Possess

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:10 pts7 letters

Definition of Possess

Verb

  1. To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.

    "He does not even possess a working telephone."

  2. To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.

    "He does not even possess a working telephone."

  3. Of an idea, thought, etc.: to dominate (someone's mind); to strongly influence.
  4. Of a supernatural entity, especially one regarded as evil: to take control of (an animal or person's body or mind).

    "They thought he was possessed by evil spirits."

  5. 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).

Anagrams of Possess

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