Definitions

possess

[puh-zes] / pəˈzɛs /

VERB

have or obtain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquire carry enjoy maintain occupy own retain seize

STRONG

bear control corner dominate grab hog hold

WEAK

be blessed with be born with be endowed with corner the market get hands on get hold of have to name latch on to lock up sit on take over take possession

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail free lack let go lose need release surrender yield

STRONG

abandon forsake

WEAK

dispossess miss not have

Example Sentences

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American Girls possesses a cheeky swagger that'll sound immense at his record-breaking Wembley Stadium residency this summer.

From BBC

He said it "continues to seek the means to possess and employ nuclear weapons".

From BBC

Although it has not been the hallmark of their performances in this Six Nations like others in the past, France still possess a formidable power game.

From BBC

Western officials have estimated that Iran possessed well over 2,000 missiles capable of reaching the Gulf nations at the outset of this round of fighting.

From The Wall Street Journal

Slot's side are still in the FA Cup and Champions League and the reality is they possess a stronger chance of winning silverware and qualifying for next season's Champions League with Salah.

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