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possess

S2 W2

BrE /pəˈzes/ AmE /pəˈses/

verb en → es

past possessed pp possessed ing possessing

1 OWN/CONTROL [transitive] B2

to have or control something, especially property or a valuable object

poseer, tener

  • possess sth

Collocations possess a large fortune · possess an item of great value

  • The museum possesses many rare artifacts.

    El museo posee muchos artefactos raros.

2 HAVE/BE ABLE TO [transitive] B1

to have or be able to use a skill, quality, or ability

tener, poseer (habilidad)

  • possess sth

Collocations possess a talent for music · possess the ability to speak several languages

  • She possesses an amazing singing voice.

    Ella posee una voz para cantar increíble.

3 BELIEVE/HAVE [transitive] C1

to believe in or have a strong feeling about something, especially an idea or belief

tener (creencia), poseer (sentimiento)

  • possess sth

Collocations possess a strong sense of justice · possess a deep belief in God

  • He possesses a firm conviction that life is meaningful.

    Él posee una convicción firme de que la vida tiene sentido.