possessing Definition

possess
verb possessed, possessing

1. To own.

Thesaurus: own, have, maintain, hold, control, acquire, obtain.
2. To have something as a feature or quality.

Example: Frances possesses a quick mind
Thesaurus: own, have, acquire, enjoy, be endowed with.
3. Said of an emotion, evil spirit, etc: to occupy and dominate the mind of someone

Example: What possessed you to behave like that?
Thesaurus: control, dominate, seize, take, take over.
4. To be master of or have knowledge of someone or something.
5. To have sexual intercourse with someone.

Derivative: possessor
noun

Someone who has something as their property
Thesaurus: owner, proprietor, holder, occupant, occupier, master, buyer, purchaser, landlord, landlady, beneficiary.

Etymology: 15c: from French possesser, from Latin possidere.