Dictionary Check: possess

"possess" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 10 points

Definition

verb

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

Example: "he possesses great knowledge about the Middle East"
verb

have ownership or possession of

Example: "He owns three houses in Florida"
Synonyms:
verb

enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas

Example: "What possessed you to buy this house?"

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