Possess

/pəˈzɛs/

Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:10 pts7 letters
Definition of Possess

verb

  1. To have; to have ownership of.

    "He does not even possess a working telephone."

  2. To take control of someone's body or mind, especially in a supernatural manner.

    "They thought he was possessed by evil spirits."

  3. (chiefly with of) To vest ownership in (someone, or oneself); to give someone power or knowledge; to acquaint; to inform.
Anagrams of Possess

No exact anagrams found for "possess". This word has a unique letter combination.

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Possess"

Possess is a 7-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Possess" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "possess" is a low-scoring word.