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Word: Possess
Speech Type: Verb
late Middle English: from Old French possesser, from Latin possess- ‘occupied, held’, from the verb possidere, from potis ‘able, capable’ + sedere ‘sit’
pəˈzɛs
have as belonging to one; own
Short Definition:own
Examples:- I do not possess a television set
(of a demon or spirit, especially an evil one) have complete power over (someone) and be manifested through their speech or actions
Short Definition:(of demon) have power over
Examples:- she was possessed by the Devil
(of a man) have sexual intercourse with
Short Definition:have sex with
Examples:- he just wanted her, to possess her
maintain (oneself or one's mind or soul) in a state of patience or quiet
Short Definition:maintain in state of patience
Examples:- I tried to possess my soul in patience
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