verb

1. To have; to have ownership of.

   “He does not even possess a working telephone.”

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

   “They thought he was possessed by evil spirits.”

3. (chiefly with of) To vest ownership in (someone, or oneself); to give someone power or knowledge; to acquaint; to inform.

Synonyms: seise, inhold