possess (verb)

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

"he possesses great knowledge about the Middle East"

own, have, possess (verb)

have ownership or possession of

"He owns three houses in Florida"; "How many cars does she have?"

possess (verb)

enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas

"What possessed you to buy this house?"; "A terrible rage possessed her"

possess (Verb)

To have; to have ownership of.

possess (Verb)

To take control of someone's body or mind, especially in a supernatural manner.

possess (Verb)

To occupy.

possess (Verb)

To vest ownership in (someone) with ownership.