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Definition possess in British English

possess verb

[transitive] verb
/pəˈzes/
1

to own a physical object

Example

They were all found guilty of illegally possessing firearms.

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1.1

to have a quality or ability

Example

Kate is a woman who possesses a rare intelligence.

Example

All these drugs possess sedative properties.

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1.2

to have knowledge about something

Example

They do not possess the necessary technical knowledge.

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2

if you are possessed by an emotion, you feel that emotion very strongly

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Definition possess in British English