verb
repossess
Repossess (verb) means to take back property, typically because the buyer has stopped making payments on it. Example: “The finance company repossessed the car after months of missed payments.”
verb
1
To take back property, typically because the buyer has stopped making payments on it.
"The finance company repossessed the car after months of missed payments."
2
To regain possession of something.
"to repossess oneself of something lost"
"The rebels repossessed the town after weeks of fighting."
How to use repossess
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo take something back, usually because of unpaid debt.
Common pairings
repossess a car
repossess a house
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- repossesses
- Past tense
- repossessed
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Synonyms
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reclaim
take back
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Rhymes for repossess
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What does “repossess” mean?
The word “repossess” means to take back property, typically because the buyer has stopped making payments on it. In plain terms, to take something back, usually because of unpaid debt.
How do you use “repossess” in a sentence?
Here is “repossess” used in a sentence: “The finance company repossessed the car after months of missed payments.”
What part of speech is “repossess”?
“Repossess” is a verb.
How many meanings does “repossess” have?
“Repossess” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to take back property, typically because the buyer has stopped making payments on it.
