Possess: meaning, definitions and examples

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possess

[ pəˈzɛs ]

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verb

have as belonging to one; own.

Synonyms

have, hold, own

Examples of usage

I do not possess a television.
She possessed a good deal of common sense.

Translations

Translations of the word "possess" in other languages:

🇵🇹 possuir

🇮🇳 स्वामित्व करना

🇩🇪 besitzen

🇮🇩 memiliki

🇺🇦 володіти

🇵🇱 posiadać

🇯🇵 所有する（しょゆうする）

🇫🇷 posséder

🇪🇸 poseer

🇹🇷 sahip olmak

🇰🇷 소유하다

🇸🇦 يمتلك

🇨🇿 vlastnit

🇸🇰 vlastniť

🇨🇳 拥有 (yǒngyǒu)

🇸🇮 imeti

🇮🇸 eiga

🇰🇿 иелену

🇬🇪 ფლობა

🇦🇿 sahib olmaq

🇲🇽 poseer

Word origin

The word "possess" originated from the Latin word "possidere", which means to occupy or control. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of ownership or having something as one's own. The concept of possession has been an important aspect of human societies throughout history, influencing laws, customs, and relationships. The ability to possess and own things has played a significant role in shaping economies and power dynamics.