Possess — synonyms, definition

1. possess (Verb)

capture conquer contain haunt have hold invade keep materialise materialize obtain occupy own retain seize spook take over

possess (Verb) — Have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill. ex. "he possesses great knowledge about the Middle East"

possess (Verb) — Have ownership or possession of. ex. "He possesses three houses in Florida"

possess (Verb) — Enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas. ex. "What possessed you to buy this house?" ex. "A terrible rage possessed her"

dominate feature have exhibit prepossess