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possess v

(transitive) To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own. Of an idea, thought, etc.: to dominate (someone's mind); to strongly influence. Of a supernatural entity, especially one regarded as evil: to take control of (an animal or person's body or mind). (also reflexive, chiefly literary and poetic) Of a person: to control or dominate (oneself or someone, or one's own or someone's heart, mind, etc.). To dominate (a person) sexually; to have sexual intercourse with (a person). (archaic) To cause an idea, thought, etc., to strongly affect or influence (someone); to inspire, to preoccupy. To occupy the attention or time of (someone). (also literary) To obtain or seize (something); to gain, to win. (also reflexive) Chiefly followed by of or with: to vest ownership of something in (oneself or someone); to bestow upon, to endow. (law) To have control or possession of, but not to own (a chattel or an interest in land). (obsolete) To give (someone) information or knowledge; to acquaint, to inform. To have the ability to use, or knowledge of (a language, a skill, etc.) To inhabit or occupy (a place). Chiefly followed by that: to convince or persuade (someone). (intransitive) To dominate sexually; to have sexual intercourse with. To inhabit or occupy a place.

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