possess meaning and definition

POSSESS verb

Definition of possess (verb)

1. have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
   • "he possesses great knowledge about the Middle East"
2. have ownership or possession of
   • "He owns three houses in Florida"; "How many cars does she have?"
   • synonyms: have, own
3. enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas
   • "What possessed you to buy this house?"; "A terrible rage possessed her"