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POSSESSING Synonyms

12 synonyms for possessing. (exact relations)
3 hypernyms for possessing. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for POSSESSING

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controlling

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• able to control or determine policy

holding

verb, noun, adjective

v, n, adj

noun

• the act of retaining something

• something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

keeping

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• conformity or harmony

• the responsibility of a guardian or keeper

• the act of retaining something

enjoying

verb

v

verb

• derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

• have benefit from

• get pleasure from

• have for one's benefit

• take delight in

having

verb

v

noun

• a person who possesses great material wealth

verb

• have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense

• have as a feature

• go through (mental or physical states or experiences)

• have ownership or possession of

• cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition

• serve oneself to, or consume regularly

• have a personal or business relationship with someone

• organize or be responsible for

• have left

• be confronted with

• undergo

• suffer from; be ill with

• cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

• receive willingly something given or offered

• get something; come into possession of

• undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)

• achieve a point or goal

• cause to be born

• have sex with; archaic use

occupying

verb, adjective

v, adj

verb

• keep busy with

• live (in a certain place)

• occupy the whole of

• be on the mind of

• march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

• require (time or space)

• consume all of one's attention or time

• assume, as of positions or roles

owning

verb

v

adjective satellite

• belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive

verb

• have ownership or possession of

retaining

verb, adjective

v, adj

verb

• hold back within

• allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature

• secure and keep for possible future use or application

• keep in one's mind

wielding

verb, adjective

v, adj

verb

• have and exercise

• handle effectively

have

verb

v

noun

• a person who possesses great material wealth

verb

• have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense

• have as a feature

• go through (mental or physical states or experiences)

• have ownership or possession of

• cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition

• serve oneself to, or consume regularly

• have a personal or business relationship with someone

• organize or be responsible for

• have left

• be confronted with

• undergo

• suffer from; be ill with

• cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

• receive willingly something given or offered

• get something; come into possession of

• undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)

• achieve a point or goal

• cause to be born

• have sex with; archaic use

own

verb, adjective

v, adj

adjective satellite

• belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive

verb

• have ownership or possession of

seise

verb

v

verb

• To vest ownership of a freehold estate in (someone).

• (with of) To put in possession.

• To seize.

Best Hypernyms For POSSESSING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for possessing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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