possess
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possess (third-person singular simple present possesses, present participle possessing, simple past and past participle possessed)
- (transitive) To have; to have ownership of.
- He does not even possess a working telephone.
- (transitive) To take control of someone's body or mind, especially in a supernatural manner.
- They thought he was possessed by evil spirits.
- (transitive, dated, with of) To vest ownership in (someone) with ownership.
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to have; to have ownership of
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to take control of someone's body or mind
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