Posses Meaning in English
word · lemma: possess
ˈpɑsiz
PAH-siz
pˈɒsɪz
POS-iz
Definition
To have or own something, or to have a particular quality.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or written tone; not commonly used in casual conversation—'have' is more frequent in speech. Often seen in legal, academic, or descriptive writing. Also used in supernatural contexts ('possessed by a spirit'). 'Posses' is a common misspelling of 'possess'.
Spanish: poseerPortuguese (BR): possuirPortuguese (PT): possuirChinese (Simplified): 拥有Chinese (Traditional): 擁有Hindi: स्वामित्व रखनाArabic: يمتلكBengali: অধিকার করা - মালিক হওয়াRussian: обладать - владетьJapanese: 所有するVietnamese: sở hữuKorean: 소유하다Turkish: sahip olmakUrdu: مالک ہوناIndonesian: memiliki - mempunyai
Example Sentences
They possess two cars and a house.
basic
Some people possess great talent.
basic
Do you possess a driver's license?
basic
He seems to possess a natural confidence.
natural
You don’t have to possess a lot of money to be happy.
natural
The story says the house is possessed by ghosts.
natural