definition of
possess

[1] #1 possess v. have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill; "he possesses great knowledge about the Middle East". wn

[2] #2 possess v. [own, have] have ownership or possession of; "He owns three houses in Florida"; "How many cars does she have?". wn

[3] #3 possess v. enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas; "What possessed you to buy this house?"; "A terrible rage possessed her". wn