possess
(verb)
verb
1. have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
- he possesses great knowledge about the Middle East
Definition categories: stative, feature, have
2. have ownership or possession of
Definition categories: possession
3. enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas
- What possessed you to buy this house?
- A terrible rage possessed her
Definition categories: stative, dominate
Sentences with possess as a verb:
- He does not even possess a working telephone.
- They thought he was possessed by evil spirits.