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possess

verbB1 · Intermediate

To have or own something.

Meaning of «possess»

verb

to have or own something

She possesses a rare gift for playing music.

Translation

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«possess» in 17 languages
AR العربية
AZ Azərbaycan
DE Deutsch
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HI हिन्दी
ID Indonesia
JA 日本語
KO 한국어
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The difference between similar words

to have something as yours
havethe everyday wordWe have a small garden.
ownhave something that belongs to you by lawShe owns three shops in town.
possessformalformal word for own; also for qualitiesHe possesses great skill as a pianist.

Word family

possess B1 · verbpossession B1 · nounpossessive B1 · adjectivepossessor C1 · nounpossessiveness C1 · nounrepossess C1 · verb

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