English dictionary

possess

/p/@/'z/E/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

verb.stative

Examples
He possesses great knowledge about the Middle East.

Source: WordNet 3.0
have ownership or possession of

verb.possession

Synonyms have own

Source: WordNet 3.0
enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas

verb.stative

Examples
What possessed you to buy this house?

A terrible rage possessed her.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To occupy in person; to hold or actually have in one's own keeping; to have and to hold.

verb

Source: webster1913