possess

verb
pos·sess
/pəˈzɛs/

To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.

Other meanings

Of an idea, thought, etc.: to dominate (someone's mind); to strongly influence.
Of a supernatural entity, especially one regarded as evil: to take control of (an animal or person's body or mind).

Example sentences

“You possess a grace that cannot be taught.”
Tatoeba · Igider · CC0
“Crystals possess no healing properties.”
Tatoeba · shekitten · CC0

Word history

From Latin "possessus" (possessed; seized).

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “possess” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.