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possess
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
possesses; possessed; possessing
possesses; possessed; possessing
Learner's definition of POSSESS
[+ object]
1
formal : to have or own (something)有；拥有
- nations that possess nuclear weapons拥有核武器的国家
- The defendant was charged with possessing cocaine.被告被指控持有可卡因。
- The ruby was once possessed by an ancient queen.这颗红宝石曾为古代的一位皇后所有。
- He dreams of someday possessing great wealth.他梦想着有一天能拥有万贯家财。
2
: to have or show (a particular quality, ability, skill, etc.)具有，展现出（某种特质、能力、技术等）
- He possesses a keen wit.他机智敏捷。
- The drug possesses the potential to suppress tumors.这种药物也许能抑制肿瘤。
- Do dolphins possess the ability to use language?海豚具有使用语言的能力吗？
3
a of spirits : to enter into and control (someone)（幽灵）操控，支配 — often used as (be) possessed常用作(be) possessed
- The movie is about a child who is possessed by a demon.这是部关于一个被魔鬼附身的小孩的电影。
b of emotions : to have a powerful effect on (someone)（感情）深深影响
- They were possessed by fear. [=they were very afraid]他们当时十分恐惧。
- A terrible rage possessed her at that moment. [=she became filled with rage]当时她怒火中烧。
- Whatever possessed him to say such a stupid thing? [=why did he say such a stupid thing?]他怎么说出了这么愚蠢的话？
- She was acting like a fool. I don't know what possessed her. [=I don't know why she acted that way]她表现得就像个傻子，我不知道她中了什么邪。
be possessed of
literary : to have (a particular quality, ability, skill, etc.)具有（某种特质、能力、技术等）
- He is a man who is possessed of great talent. [=a man who has great talent]他是个才华横溢的人。
possessed; possessing; possesses
2
a
: to seize and take control of : take into one's possession
b
: to enter into and control firmly : dominate
Example Sentences
What would possess seemingly sane people to treat concrete walls like trampolines? 
Alice Park, Time, 16 Apr. 2007 People who experience specific colors when looking at particular letters, such as seeing sky blue when shown an R, possess an unusual abundance of connections in brain areas involved in word and color perception, a new brain-imaging investigation finds. Bruce Bower, Science News, 26 May 2007 What does matter is that we come to recognize that playfulness, as a philosophical stance, can be very serious, indeed; and, moreover, that it possesses an unfailing capacity to arouse ridicule and hostility in those among us who crave certainty, reverence, and restraint. Tom Robbins, Harper's, September 2004 nations that possess nuclear weapons The defendant was charged with possessing cocaine. The ruby was once possessed by an ancient queen. He dreams of someday possessing great wealth. He possesses a keen wit. The drug possesses the potential to suppress tumors. Do dolphins possess the ability to use language? See More
Alice Park, Time, 16 Apr. 2007 People who experience specific colors when looking at particular letters, such as seeing sky blue when shown an R, possess an unusual abundance of connections in brain areas involved in word and color perception, a new brain-imaging investigation finds. Bruce Bower, Science News, 26 May 2007 What does matter is that we come to recognize that playfulness, as a philosophical stance, can be very serious, indeed; and, moreover, that it possesses an unfailing capacity to arouse ridicule and hostility in those among us who crave certainty, reverence, and restraint. Tom Robbins, Harper's, September 2004 nations that possess nuclear weapons The defendant was charged with possessing cocaine. The ruby was once possessed by an ancient queen. He dreams of someday possessing great wealth. He possesses a keen wit. The drug possesses the potential to suppress tumors. Do dolphins possess the ability to use language? See More Recent Examples on the Web One former official said the most highly classified information often ended up in the hands of personnel who didn’t appear to have a need to possess it or weren’t authorized to read it. Anchorage Daily News, 12 Aug. 2022 One former official said the most highly classified information often ended up in the hands of personnel who didn’t appear to have a need to possess it or weren’t authorized to read it. Josh Dawsey, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2022 The other section requires people who had assault weapons before the law took effect on July 1 to get a permit to continue to possess them but largely only on their own property. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 27 July 2022 Felons here also lose the right to possess a firearm, hold public office, serve on a jury or as a notary. Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 21 May 2022 Kelly did not possess a valid pistol permit, according to police. Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2022 All-Big Ten, but didn’t possess a lot of elusiveness. Tyler Tachman, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Aug. 2022 Newer entrants to the workforce and younger employees may possess—or at least have working knowledge of—many of the skills employers seek today. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 The story, however -- which screenwriter Zak Olkewicz adapted from Japanese novel -- doesn't possess enough fuel to consistently sustain that tone. Brian Lowry, CNN, 2 Aug. 2022 See More
Anchorage Daily News, 12 Aug. 2022 One former official said the most highly classified information often ended up in the hands of personnel who didn’t appear to have a need to possess it or weren’t authorized to read it. Josh Dawsey, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2022 The other section requires people who had assault weapons before the law took effect on July 1 to get a permit to continue to possess them but largely only on their own property. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 27 July 2022 Felons here also lose the right to possess a firearm, hold public office, serve on a jury or as a notary. Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 21 May 2022 Kelly did not possess a valid pistol permit, according to police. Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2022 All-Big Ten, but didn’t possess a lot of elusiveness. Tyler Tachman, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Aug. 2022 Newer entrants to the workforce and younger employees may possess—or at least have working knowledge of—many of the skills employers seek today. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 The story, however -- which screenwriter Zak Olkewicz adapted from Japanese novel -- doesn't possess enough fuel to consistently sustain that tone. Brian Lowry, CNN, 2 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Middle French possesser to have possession of, take possession of, from Latin possessus, past participle of possidēre, from potis able, having the power + sedēre to sit — more at potent, sit
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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