possesses

/pəˈzɛsɪz/

verb

  1. 1

    To have; to have ownership of.

    He does not even possess a working telephone.
  2. 2

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

    They thought he was possessed by evil spirits.
  3. 3

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

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