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possess

UK
/pəˈzɛs/
US
/pəˈzɛs/
possess over

Translations

possessverb
possessed
Past Simple
possessed
Past Participle
possessing
Gerund
UK
/pəˈzɛs/
US
/pəˈzɛs/
envahirPour une émotion, une idée ou une pensée qui s’empare de quelqu’un.
A sudden fear possessed him as he entered the dark alley.
Une peur soudaine l’envahit en entrant dans la ruelle sombre.
posséderSe dit aussi d’une qualité, d’un talent ou d’une caractéristique.
He possesses great talent in music.
Il possède un grand talent en musique.
She possesses a rare collection of vintage stamps.
Elle possède une rare collection de timbres anciens.
Additional translations
posséderSens littéraire ou religieux.
se posséderTour littéraire et rare, au sens de « se maîtriser, se reprendre ».
Synonyms
command
bear
own
have
hold
acquire
control
retain
Antonyms
lack
forfeit
give up

Definitions

possessverb
To have as belonging to one; own.
She possesses a rare collection of vintage stamps.
To have as a quality, characteristic, or other attribute.
He possesses great talent in music.
To take control of someone's body or mind, typically in a supernatural context.
The ghost was said to possess the young girl, causing her to act strangely.
To dominate or control, especially in terms of emotions or thoughts.
A sudden fear possessed him as he entered the dark alley.
To take control of one’s own emotions; compose or calm (oneself).
He paused for a moment to possess himself before responding.
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