to have as belonging to one; have as property; own

to possess a house and a car.

to have as a faculty, quality, or the like

to possess courage.

(of a spirit, esp. an evil one) to occupy, dominate, or control (a person) from within

He thought he was possessed by devils.

(of a feeling, idea, etc.) to dominate or actuate in the manner of such a spirit

He was possessed by envy.

(of a man) to succeed in having sexual intercourse with.

to have knowledge of

to possess a language.

to keep or maintain (oneself, one's mind, etc.) in a certain state, as of peace, patience, etc.

to maintain control over (oneself, one's mind, etc.).

to impart to; inform; familiarize (often fol. by of or with )

to possess someone of the facts of the case.

to cause to be dominated or influenced, as by an idea, feeling, etc.

to make (someone) owner, holder, or master, as of property, information, etc.

He possessed them of the facts.

to seize or take.

to gain or win.

to occupy or hold.

noun

holder , master , proprietor