Associations to the word «Possess»

Wiktionary

POSSESS, verb. (transitive) To have; to have ownership of.
POSSESS, verb. (transitive) To take control of someone's body or mind, especially in a supernatural manner.
POSSESS, verb. (transitive) (dated) (chiefly with of) To vest ownership in (someone); to give someone power or knowledge; to acquaint; to inform.

Dictionary definition

POSSESS, verb. Have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill; "he possesses great knowledge about the Middle East".
POSSESS, verb. Have ownership or possession of; "He owns three houses in Florida"; "How many cars does she have?".
POSSESS, verb. Enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas; "What possessed you to buy this house?"; "A terrible rage possessed her".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley