possessed; possessing; possesses
Definition of possess
2a
: to seize and take control of : take into one's possession
b
: to enter into and control firmly : dominate
was possessed by demons
c
: to bring or cause to fall under the influence, domination, or control of some emotional or intellectual response or reaction
melancholy possesses her
b
: to make the owner or holder
—used in passive construction to indicate simple possession possessed of richespossessed of knowledge and experience
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The first known use of possess was in the 14th century
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