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What (who) is possess - definition
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Possessions; Possesion; Possess; Possession (movie); Possessor; Possession (film); Possession (disambiguation); Possessor (disambiguation); Posession; Possess (disambiguation); Possession (album); Possession (song); Possession (2012 film); Human possession; Supernatural possession
possess
(possesses, possessing, possessed)
1.
If you possess something, you have it or own it.
He was then arrested and charged with possessing an offensive weapon...
He is said to possess a fortune of more than two-and-a-half-thousand million dollars.
VERB: no passive, V n, V n
2.
If someone or something possesses a particular quality, ability, or feature, they have it. (FORMAL)
...individuals who are deemed to possess the qualities of sense, loyalty and discretion...
VERB: no cont, V n
3.
see also possessed
4.
If you ask what possessed someone to do something, you are emphasizing your great surprise that they have done something which you consider foolish or dangerous.
What on earth had possessed her to agree to marry him?
PHRASE: V inflects [feelings]
possess
v. a.
1.
Own, have a title to, be seized of.
2.
Have, hold, occupy, control.
3.
Put in possession.
4.
Acquaint, inform, make known.
5.
Seize, obtain, take possession of.
possess
v. to own, have title to, occupy, physically hold or have under exclusive control. In wills there is often the phrase "of which I die possessed," in describing the estate.
See also: possession
Examples of use of possess
1. "Iran has not threatened any country, Iran does not possess nuclear weapons, nor does it intend to possess them.
2. The agreement criminalizes those who try to possess radioactive substances or produce or possess equipment with the purpose of killing others or causing harm to environment and properties.
3. What qualities do you possess that the other leaders dont?
4. Staffers possess radio headsets to report regurgitated baby formula.
5. Almost all possess guns — AK47s and Kalashnikovs are popular.