possess

possess [-ed, -eth, -ing, possest] v

OFr < L. possidēre, to possess.

1. Fill; pervade; seize; overcome; overtake; overpower.
2. Enjoy; experience; receive; get.
3. Retain; withhold; [fig.] know; understand; have knowledge of.
4. Deserve; merit.
5. Exhibit; show; demonstrate; manifest; [fig.] have as a native quality.
6. Own; have; keep; take as property; hold as a personal belonging.