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Definition of possessing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
ownershiphaving ownership or control of something
- She is possessing a rare collection of stamps.
2.
attributeshowing a particular quality or feature
- He is possessing a great sense of humor.
Origin of possessing
Latin, possidere (to have, hold)
Terms with possessing included in their meaning
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appearance
attractive and possessing beauty
power
possessing power, might, or strength
possession
holding or possessing an object
possibility
express possibility of possessing or experiencing
quality
not possessing a particular quality
admission
person possessing a ticket for entry or travel
wisdom
man possessing wisdom and good judgment
similarity
possessing physical traits similar to humans
official recognition
officially recognize as possessing certain qualifications or meeting certain standards
possession
malevolent force possessing individuals
knowledgeable
possessing extensive knowledge and understanding
knowledge
possessing knowledge gained through practice or education
qualification
possessing excellent qualifications or expertise
finance
possessing financial assets for future gain
attractive
possessing charm or attractiveness
imperfection
possessing a weakness in character
authority
possessing supreme power to control everything
government
possessing or supported by official authority
talent
possessing many talented individuals
finance
possessing significant disposable income
skills
possessing a skill that brings trouble
moral character
possessing high moral standards and principles
weapons
group of nations possessing nuclear weapons
spirituality
possessing emotional or spiritual abundance
Examples of possessing in a sentence
He is possessing the key to the secret room. The artist is possessing a unique style. She is possessing an incredible talent for music.
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- French:possédant, ...
- German:besitzend, mit ... versehen, ...
- Italian:in possesso di, dotato di, ...
- Spanish:dueño, dotado, ...
- Portuguese:detentor, demonstrando, ...
- Chinese:拥有的, 具有...特征的, ...
- Japanese:所有している, 備えている, ...
- Arabic:مُمْتَلِك, ...
- Hebrew:בַּעַל, ...
- Russian:владеющий, ...
- Ukrainian:володіючий, ...
- Hindi:स्वामी, गुणी, ...
Definition of possess - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
qualityhave as a quality, characteristic, or other attribute
- He possesses great courage and determination..
2.
ownershiphave something as property or ownership
- She possesses a beautiful house by the lake.
3.
skillhave knowledge or mastery of a skill
- She possesses fluency in three languages.
4.
influenceRare dominate someone's mind or emotionsRare
- Fear possessed him during the storm.
5.
supernaturalRare take control of a body or mindRare
- The ghost was said to possess the old mansion.
Expressions with possess
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stay calm and patient in difficult situations
She possessed her soul in patience during the long wait.
Origin of possess
Latin, possidere (to possess)
Examples of possess in a sentence
They possess the skills needed for the job. He possesses rare antique coins. He possesses a remarkable talent for painting. They possess the ability to solve complex problems. Jealousy can possess a person completely. The idea of winning possessed her thoughts.
The demon tried to possess the young girl. The spirit attempted to possess the entire household.
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- French:posséder, maîtriser, ...
- German:besitzen, innehaben, ...
- Italian:avere, detenere, ...
- Spanish:poseer, dominar, ...
- Portuguese:ter, deter, ...
- Chinese:具有, 持有, ...
- Japanese:持っている, 所有する, ...
- Arabic:اِمْتَلَكَ, مَلَكَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְגַלּוֹת, לְהַחְזִיק בְּ, ...
- Russian:обладать, владеть, ...
- Ukrainian:володіти, займати, ...
- Hindi:गुण होना, का मालिक होना, ...
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