| Main Entry: |
possess |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
have or obtain |
Synonyms: |
acquire, be blessed with, be born with, be endowed with,
bear,
carry,
control, corner the market, corner*,
dominate,
enjoy, get hands on, get hold of,
grab, have to name, hog, hold, latch on to, lock up,
maintain,
occupy, own,
retain,
seize, sit on, take over, take possession
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Antonyms: |
dispossess, lose, miss, not have
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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