possess in Danish
possess in Danish is besidde, eje, besætte — possess means to have or own something.
possess in Danish
besidde
To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.
eje
To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.
besætte
Of a supernatural entity, especially one regarded as evil: to take control of (an animal or person's body or mind).
What does "possess" mean?
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verb To have or own something.
"Few people possess the patience needed to restore old clocks."
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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."
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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 Danish?
"possess" in Danish is besidde, eje, besætte. 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 Danish, "possess" is besidde, eje, besætte.
Are there other ways to say "possess" in Danish?
Yes — Danish has 3 translations listed for "possess": besidde, eje, besætte.
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