possess
/pəˈzɛs/ verbo B1En español: poseer
- 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.).
- To dominate (a person) sexually; to have sexual intercourse with (a person).
- To have control or possession of, but not to own (a chattel or an interest in land).
- To dominate sexually; to have sexual intercourse with.
- To inhabit or occupy a place.
Plural possess · He/she/it possesses · Pasado possessed · Participio pasado possessed · Forma en -ing possessing
Formas del verbo
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De la biblioteca
For there's very few children possess such a thing;
His hands were invariably blotted with ink and stained with chemicals, yet he was possessed of extraordinary delicacy of touch, as I frequently had occasion to observe when I watched him manipulating his fragile philosophical instruments.
Morrel, I shall always have the greatest respect for those who possess the owners’ confidence.”
“Possess our souls in patience and make as little noise as possible,” Holmes answered.
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