Results for possess
Definitions of possess:
part of speech: verb transitive
To have or hold as an owner: to have the control of: to inform: to seize: to enter into and influence.
part of speech: verb transitive
To be the owner of; to have as a quality; hold in control; as, to possess one's soul in patience; to control mentally; as, anger possessed him; be master of; occupy; seize; as, to possess a city during war.
Usage examples for possess:
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I possess the influence that no one can resist, he answered- the influence of the Press.
"The New Magdalen", Wilkie Collins -
Both shall possess thee!
"The Little Dream (Second Series Plays)", John Galsworthy Last Updated: February 10, 2009 -
How can he be poor when we possess wealth?
"The Prodigal Judge", Vaughan Kester -
None of your family lack that; and I know that you possess it.
"Erema My Father's Sin", R. D. Blackmore