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Possesses

/pəˈzɛsɪz/

To have; to have ownership of.

📖 Definitions of "Possesses"

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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