possess
Elementary/pəˈzɛs/
- verb
- To have or own something
possess in a sentence
- “He possesses great knowledge.”
- “Nations that possess nuclear weapons.”
- “The defendant was charged with possessing cocaine.”
- “The ruby was once possessed by an ancient queen.”
What does “possess” mean?
possess (verb) means to have or own something. It is pronounced /pəˈzɛs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "possess" mean?
- possess (verb) means: To have or own something
- How do you pronounce "possess"?
- "possess" is pronounced /pəˈzɛs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "possess" in a sentence?
- Here is "possess" used in a sentence: He possesses great knowledge.
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