Meaning Of The Word Possess

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Possess Meaning

Possess Definition
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What's The Definition Of Possess?

possess
If someone or something possesses a particular quality, ability, or feature, they have it.
If you possess something, you have it or own it.
verb: If a feeling or belief possesses you, it strongly influences your thinking or behaviour.

possess in American English
transitive verb: to have as belonging to one; have as property; own

possess in British English
to have as one's property; own

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