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possess in Italian

possess in Italian is possedere, avere — possess means to have or own something.

possess in Italian

possedere
verb
Of a supernatural entity, especially one regarded as evil: to take control of (an animal or person's body or mind).
possedere
verb
To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.
avere
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.
    "She possesses a rare talent for languages."
  2. verb Of a supernatural force, to take control of a person's body or mind.
    "In the film, a demon possesses the young girl."
  3. verb To dominate someone's thoughts or behavior strongly.
    "A strange fear seemed to possess him whenever he entered the building."

possess in a sentence

  • She possesses a rare talent for languages.
  • He was found to possess several stolen items.
  • In the film, a demon possesses the young girl.
  • A strange fear seemed to possess him whenever he entered the building.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "possess" in Italian?

"possess" in Italian is possedere, avere. possess means: To have or own something.

How do you use "possess" in a sentence?

Example: "She possesses a rare talent for languages." In Italian, "possess" is possedere, avere.

Are there other ways to say "possess" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "possess": possedere, avere.

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