Definition
to possess: to own, to hold, to have, to control
This plastic watch is all that I possess: it's the only thing I own.
possessed haunted, bewitched, occupied by a spirit
I was possessed by a demon last night. It entered my body and controlled it all night.
a possession: an object belonging to someone, an asset, property; ownership, control, custody
This clock just came into my possession. I inherited it when my mother died last week.
possessions belongings, things, assets, property
to be in possession of drugs to be carrying drugs, to have drugs
to be possessed: to be occupied by another spirit
- "My latest mission finds me in possession of a microfiche, obtained from one Edward Moon: intern."
- "I have paid for it with my own savings, so I sincerely hope that it remains in my possession."
- "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a high-stress job, must be suffering negative health consequences."
- "I blame it on server at station 12, which I am beginning to suspect is possessed."
- "Combining exotic Amazonian fruits with the gentle touch of aloe, TigerLily possesses a light, feminine, and fruity scent sure to please women of the most discerning tastes."
- "In this case, you no longer possess the hostage."
- "There is one potential candidate who possesses an impressive profile."
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