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possess in Czech

possess in Czech is posednout, vlastnit — possess means to have or own something.

possess in Czech

posednout
verb
Of a supernatural entity, especially one regarded as evil: to take control of (an animal or person's body or mind).
vlastnit
verb
To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.

What does "possess" mean?

  1. verb To have or own something.
    "Few people possess the patience needed to restore old clocks."
  2. verb Of a supernatural force, to take control of a person's body or mind.
    "In the ghost story, a spirit seemed to possess the old doll."
  3. verb To dominate someone's thoughts or behavior strongly.
    "Jealousy seemed to possess her completely during the weeks before the competition."
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possess in a sentence

  • Few people possess the patience needed to restore old clocks.
  • She possesses a rare talent for languages.
  • In the ghost story, a spirit seemed to possess the old doll.
  • The villagers feared that an evil spirit might possess the traveller.

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What is "possess" in Czech?
"possess" in Czech is posednout, vlastnit. possess means: To have or own something.
How do you use "possess" in a sentence?
Example: "Few people possess the patience needed to restore old clocks." In Czech, "possess" is posednout, vlastnit.
Are there other ways to say "possess" in Czech?
Yes — Czech has 2 translations listed for "possess": posednout, vlastnit.
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