verb

possess

to possess, to own, to have

He possesses great musical talent.

He possesses great musical talent.

The family possesses two cars.

The family possesses two cars.

A strange idea possessed him.

A strange idea possessed him.

((to)) possess ((sth.)) to own or have something. The family possesses two cars.

Synonyms: own, have, hold

From Latin 'potis' (able, powerful) + 'sedere' (to sit). Literally 'to sit as master'.

Imagine you can 'sit' on your possessions like a master, because you 'possess' them.

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