Possess vs. Possesse — Which is Correct Spelling?
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Which is correct: Possess or Possesse
How to spell Possess?
Possess
Correct Spelling
Possesse
Incorrect Spelling
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Possess Definitions
Have as belonging to one; own
I do not possess a television set
(of a demon or spirit, especially an evil one) have complete power over (someone) and be manifested through their speech or actions
She was possessed by the Devil
(of a man) have sexual intercourse with
He just wanted her, to possess her
Maintain (oneself or one's mind or soul) in a state of patience or quiet
I tried to possess my soul in patience
To have as property; own
Possess great wealth.
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(Law) To have under one's power or control
Possess illegal drugs.
To have as a quality, characteristic, or other attribute
Possesses great tact.
To have mastery or knowledge of
Possess a knowledge of Sanskrit.
Possess valuable information.
To gain control or power over. Used of a demon or spirit.
To occupy fully the mind or feelings of
The dancers were possessed by the music.
Often Offensive To have sexual intercourse with (a woman).
(Archaic) To control or maintain (one's nature) in a particular condition
I possessed my temper despite the insult.
(Archaic) To cause (oneself) to own, hold, or master something, such as property or knowledge.
(Archaic) To gain or seize.
(transitive)
To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.
He does not even possess a working telephone.
Of an idea, thought, etc.: to dominate (someone's mind); to strongly influence.
Of a supernatural entity, especially one regarded as evil: to take control of (an animal or person's body or mind).
They thought he was possessed by evil spirits.
Of a person: to control or dominate (oneself or someone, or one's own or someone's heart, mind, etc.).
(archaic)
(law) To have control or possession of, but not to own (a chattel or an interest in land).
(obsolete)
(intransitive)
To dominate sexually; to have sexual intercourse with.
To inhabit or occupy a place.
To occupy in person; to hold or actually have in one's own keeping; to have and to hold.
Houses and fields and vineyards shall be possessed again in this land.
Yet beauty, though injurious, hath strange power,After offense returning, to regainLove once possessed.
To have the legal title to; to have a just right to; to be master of; to own; to have; as, to possess property, an estate, a book.
I am yours, and all that I possess.
To obtain occupation or possession of; to accomplish; to gain; to seize.
How . . . to possess the purpose they desired.
To enter into and influence; to control the will of; to fill; to affect; - said especially of evil spirits, passions, etc.
Those which were possessed with devils.
For ten inspired, ten thousand are possessed.
To put in possession; to make the owner or holder of property, power, knowledge, etc.; to acquaint; to inform; - followed by of or with before the thing possessed, and now commonly used reflexively.
I have possessed your grace of what I purpose.
Record a gift . . . of all he dies possessedUnto his son.
We possessed our selves of the kingdom of Naples.
To possess our minds with an habitual good intention.
Have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill;
He possesses great knowledge about the Middle East
Have ownership or possession of;
He owns three houses in Florida
How many cars does she have?
Enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas;
What possessed you to buy this house?
A terrible rage possessed her
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