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Possesses Definition

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verb

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of possess.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • Synonyms:
  • holds
  • retains
  • owns
  • packs
  • bears
  • carries
  • enjoys
  • displays
  • exhibits
  • obsesses
  • appropriates
  • bewitches
  • dominates
  • inhabits
  • seizes
Antonyms:
  • Antonyms:
  • loses
  • misses

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  • possess-d
  • possessed
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  • possesser
  • possesses
  • possessest
  • possesseth
  • possessing
  • possessingly
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