possess (v.)

  1. have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill; he possesses great knowledge about the Middle East'

  2. have ownership or possession of; He owns three houses in Florida; How many cars does she have?

    [ Syn: own , have ]

  3. enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas; What possessed you to buy this house?; A terrible rage possessed her'

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