possess
/pəˈzes/
po · ssess
pə · ˈzes
English Definition
v. have, own
Significado en Español
poseer, tener
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sở hữu, có
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Example Sentence
He possesses great strength.
他力气很大。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
possess(own)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “possess”?
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A
lose
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B
destroy
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C
own
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D
forget
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C — own.
“possess” means v. have, own
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The old wizard was said to ______ strange and magical powers.
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A
lack
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B
lose
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C
possess
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D
want
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C — possess.
“possess” means v. have, own
Common questions about “possess”
What does “possess” mean?
possess — v. have, own. In Chinese: 拥有，占有.
How do you pronounce “possess”?
possess is pronounced /pəˈzes/. It breaks into 2 syllables: po · ssess.
How do you use “possess” in a sentence?
He possesses great strength. (他力气很大。)
What are synonyms for “possess”?
own, have — all close in meaning to possess (v. have, own).
Is “possess” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. possess appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “possess”?
possess(own)
