Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Possess.
How to pronounce possess:
US
Possess - as a verb
Have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
Example: "He possesses great knowledge about the middle east"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
feature10have10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Have ownership or possession of
Example: "He owns three houses in florida"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
have10own6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas
Example: "What possessed you to buy this house?"
Example Sentences
"I have always wanted to possess a beautiful painting like that."
"The suspect was found to possess illegal drugs."
"They possess a deep knowledge of ancient history."
"He is said to possess supernatural powers."
"I possess a rare book collection."
Word Game Points
Is POSSESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, possess is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
POSSESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is POSSESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, possess is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPOSSESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is POSSESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, possess is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPOSSESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
