English / word
possess
verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to own or have something, especially a quality or ability
To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.
In context
01
She does not possess a passport yet.
02
A good nurse must possess patience and care.
Synonyms
own,have,hold
Antonyms
lack,lose,surrender
Collocations
possess talent,possess property,possess knowledge
Verb forms
Past: possessed · Past participle: possessed · -ing: possessing