Possess | Mean of possess in English Dictionary

/pəˈzɛs/

• Verb
• to have or own (something)
1. nations that possess nuclear weapons
2. The defendant was charged with possessing cocaine.
3. The ruby was once possessed by an ancient queen.
4. He dreams of someday possessing great wealth.
• to have or show (a particular quality, ability, skill, etc.)
1. He possesses a keen wit.
2. The drug possesses the potential to suppress tumors.
3. Do dolphins possess the ability to use language?
• to enter into and control (someone)
1. The movie is about a child who is possessed by a demon.

• to have a powerful effect on (someone)
1. They were possessed by fear. [=they were very afraid]
2. A terrible rage possessed her at that moment. [=she became filled with rage]
3. Whatever possessed him to say such a stupid thing? [=why did he say such a stupid thing?]
4. She was acting like a fool. I don't know what possessed her. [=I don't know why she acted that way]
• to have (a particular quality, ability, skill, etc.)
1. He is a man who is possessed of great talent. [=a man who has great talent]