"Possessed" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To have or show a feeling or quality of strong interest or enthusiasm for something.
"The Queen possessed a beautiful voice." (referring to the quality of voice)
"She possessed a large collection of precious stones." (referring to ownership)
"He was completely possessed by his anger." (referring to being controlled by an emotion)
"The company specializes in possessed digital assets." (referring to virtual ownership)
"The ancient object was possessed of supernatural power." (referring to an inanimate object having a characteristic or attribute)
To have or hold something as a possession. <br><br>Example: "She possesses a valuable diamond ring."<br><br>Or to have a particular quality or property. <br><br>Example: "He possesses a talent for music."
The word "possession" can refer to:<br><br>1. <strong>Ownership</strong>: the act of having or controlling something, especially a thing or a group of things.<br>2. <strong>Control or influence</strong>: the state of having power or authority over something or someone.<br>3. <strong>Something that belongs to someone</strong>: an item or a thing that is owned or controlled by a person or organization.<br>4. <strong>Occupancy or occupancy</strong>: the act of taking control of a place or territory, as in "in possession of the land".<br>5. <strong>Psychic or mental hold</strong>: a feeling of being attached or fixated on something or someone.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> She gained possession of the house after the divorce.<br> He was in possession of all the company's assets.<br> Her boyfriend's touch felt like a strong possession.<br> The team possessed a dominant victory in the game.<br> Her mind was in possession of all the puzzle pieces.