possess in Latin
possess in Latin is habeō, possideō, teneō — possess means to have or own something.
possess in Latin
habeō
To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.
possideō
To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.
teneō
To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.
teneo
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.
"She possesses a rare talent for languages."
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verb Of a supernatural force, to take control of a person's body or mind.
"In the film, a demon possesses the young girl."
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verb To dominate someone's thoughts or behavior strongly.
"A strange fear seemed to possess him whenever he entered the building."
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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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What is "possess" in Latin?
"possess" in Latin is habeō, possideō, teneō. possess means: To have or own something.
How do you use "possess" in a sentence?
Example: "She possesses a rare talent for languages." In Latin, "possess" is habeō, possideō, teneō.
Are there other ways to say "possess" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "possess": habeō, possideō, teneō, teneo.
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