Possess ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Possess ( verb )

1. To have as property or as a quality, characteristic, or ability.
2. To have legal or rightful ownership of.
3. To have control or power over.
4. To be in a state of possession (as in sports or games).
5. To dominate or influence the thoughts or feelings of.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french posseder, from latin possessus, past participle of possidere, from potis able + esse to be.

Examples:

1. She possessed a large collection of stamps.
2. He possessed the land for many years.
3. The team possessed the ball for most of the game.
4. The demon possessed the man.
5. The memory of the event still possessed her.

(As a noun)

Possess ( noun )

1. To have as property or as a quality, characteristic, or ability.
2. To have legal or rightful ownership of.
3. To have control or power over.
4. To be in a state of possession (as in sports or games).
5. To dominate or influence the thoughts or feelings of.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french posseder, from latin possessus, past participle of possidere, from potis able + esse to be.

Examples:

1. She possessed a large collection of stamps.
2. He possessed the land for many years.
3. The team possessed the ball for most of the game.
4. The demon possessed the man.
5. The memory of the event still possessed her.