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| 1. | [ verb ] have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill | |
| Examples: | "he possesses great knowledge about the Middle East" |
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| Related terms: | have exhibit | |
| 2. | [ verb ] have ownership or possession of | |
| Synonyms: | have own | |
| Examples: | "He owns three houses in Florida" "How many cars does she have?" |
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| Related terms: | prepossess have possession owner | |
| 3. | [ verb ] enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas | |
| Examples: | "What possessed you to buy this house?" "A terrible rage possessed her" |
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| Related terms: | dominate | |
| Similar spelling: |
poseuse |
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