CEFR B1

possesses

verb

Meaning

To have or own something, especially a quality, skill, or feeling.

Examples

She possesses a remarkable talent for playing the piano.
The ancient artifact was said to possess magical powers.

Synonyms: have, own, hold, command

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possesses (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /pəˈzɛs/

Definition

To have or own something, especially a quality, skill, or feeling.

Examples

She possesses a remarkable talent for playing the piano.
The ancient artifact was said to possess magical powers.

How to Use possesses

possess something (prepositional phrase): To own or have something. — "The museum possesses a rare collection of ancient coins."
possess of (prepositional phrase): To be controlled by a spirit or force (less common, often implies being influenced). — "The ancient woods were said to possess of a strange power."

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