'possess' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'possess' with 16 example sentences.
- possess verb
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: have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
: have ownership or possession of
: enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas
The ancient Egyptians believed that animals possess a soul.
Happy or unhappy, life is the only treasure which man possesses.
Patience is a virtue that I don't possess.
She seems to be possessed by an evil spirit.
He possessed a good memory.
I don't know what possessed me.
How many books do you possess?
He possessed a large house and two cars.
An understanding of people is the greatest weapon you can possess.
Man is the only animal that possesses language.
The old man possesses great wealth.
Someday, I would like to possess a sailboat.
Ordinary people possess enormous power.
Honor is the most precious thing we possess.
The more you possess, the more you desire.
Those who possess nothing lose nothing.