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'possess' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'possess' with 16 example sentences.


possess verb

: 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.
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