English verb: possess | |||
1. | possess (stative) have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill | ||
Samples | He possesses great knowledge about the Middle East. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | feature, have | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | exhibit | ||
2. | possess (possession) have ownership or possession of | ||
Samples | He owns three houses in Florida. How many cars does she have?. | ||
Synonyms | have, own | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | prepossess | ||
Verb group | feature, have | ||
3. | possess (stative) enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas | ||
Samples | What possessed you to buy this house?. A terrible rage possessed her. | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | dominate | ||