possess
have or take control of
Usage
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unprepossessing
Something or someone that is unprepossessing is not impressive or is unattractive.
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possess
When you possess something, you own it or have it.
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dispossess
deprive of the possession of real estate
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posse
a temporary police force
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possessed
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
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possession
the act of having and controlling property
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possessive
serving to express or indicate possession
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possessor
a person who owns something
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prepossess
possess beforehand
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prepossessing
creating a favorable impression
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repossession
the action of regaining possession (especially the seizure of collateral securing a loan that is in default)
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