Possess
21possess — verb 1》 have (something) belonging to one. ↘Law have possession of as distinct from ownership. 2》 have as an ability, quality, or characteristic. ↘(possessed of) in possession of. 3》 [usu. as adjective possessed] (of a demon or spirit,… …
22possess — verb (transitive not in progressive) 1 formal to own or have something, especially something valuable or important, something illegal, or an ability or quality: Campbell was found guilty of possessing heroin. | The prison inmates possess a… …
23possess — verb 1) the only hat she possessed Syn: own, have (to one s name), hold 2) he does not possess a sense of humor Syn: have, be blessed with, be endowed with; enjoy, boast 3) a supernatural force possessed him …
24possess — v 1. own, be the owner of, have or hold title to, hold, be the proud possessor of, count or number among one s possessions or belongings, Scot. aught; receive, acquire, gain, inherit, come into, come into possession of, win; obtain, get, secure,… …
25possess — verb 1) the only hat she possessed Syn: own, have (to one s name), be in possession of 2) he did not possess a sense of humour Syn: have, be blessed with, be endowed with, enjoy, boast 3) a …
26possess — To occupy in person; to have in one s actual and physical control; to have the exclusive detention and control of; to have and hold as property; to have a just right to; to be master of; to own or be entitled to. Term possess, under narcotic drug …
27possess authority — index handle (manage), rule (govern) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
28possess oneself of — index assume (seize), distrain Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
29possess oneself of — ACQUIRE, obtain, get (hold of), procure, get one s hands on; take, seize; informal get one s mitts on. → possess …
30possess — transitive verb Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French possesser to have possession of, take possession of, from Latin possessus, past participle of possidēre, from potis able, having the power + sedēre to sit more at potent, sit Date:… …
