Pronunciation: /pəˈzɛst/
verb to have as belonging to one; own
A1 She possessed a beautiful singing voice.
A2 The old house was said to be possessed by spirits.
B1 The suspect possessed a weapon at the time of the crime.
B2 The artist possessed a unique talent for capturing emotions in her paintings.
C1 The dictator possessed absolute power over the country.
C2 The explorer possessed a deep knowledge of the local customs and languages.
adjective controlled or influenced by an evil spirit
A1 She possessed a beautiful voice.
A2 The possessed doll scared the children.
B1 The artist possessed great skill in painting.
B2 The ancient artifact was believed to be possessed by a spirit.
C1 The CEO possessed a keen understanding of market trends.
C2 The criminal was possessed by a desire for revenge.
formal The suspect was found to be possessed by an evil spirit during the exorcism ritual.
informal I think my friend is possessed by the need to always be right.
slang That new video game has me possessed - I can't stop playing it!
figurative Her eyes possessed a fierce determination as she approached the finish line.
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