possess

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer qu'une personne a ou détient quelque chose, ainsi que pour exprimer qu'une émotion ou une idée s'empare de quelqu'un.

A verb used to indicate the state of having or owning something, or of being dominated or influenced by a feeling or idea.

1. Own or haveB1formal

   To have or own something as property.

   Posséder (avoir en propre)

   • She possesses a large collection of rare books.
   • The company possesses several patents for its inventions.
   • He possesses a beautiful house in the countryside.

   Synonymescommandhaveholdown

   Antonymeslackneedwant

2. Have a quality or characteristicB1formal

   To have a particular quality, ability, or feature.

   posséder (une qualité ou caractéristique)

   • She possesses great leadership skills.
   • The painting possesses a unique beauty.
   • He possesses the patience needed for this job.

   Synonymesboastdisplayembodyenjoyexhibitfeaturehaveshow

3. Control or influenceB2formal

   To have a strong influence or control over someone's mind or actions.

   Posséder, contrôler (l'esprit de quelqu'un)

   • A strange fear possessed him during the storm.
   • Anger possessed her and she couldn't think clearly.
   • The idea of revenge possessed his thoughts.

   Synonymesbedevilbewitchconsumecontroldominateenthrallgriphauntobsesstake over