[pəˈzɛs], (Verb)

Definitions:
- have as belonging to one; own
(e.g: I do not possess a television set)

- (of a demon or spirit, especially an evil one) have complete power over (someone) and be manifested through their speech or actions
(e.g: she was possessed by the Devil)

- (of a man) have sexual intercourse with
(e.g: he just wanted her, to possess her)

- maintain (oneself or one's mind or soul) in a state of patience or quiet
(e.g: I tried to possess my soul in patience)


Phrases:
- what possessed you?

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French possesser, from Latin possess- ‘occupied, held’, from the verb possidere, from potis ‘able, capable’ + sedere ‘sit’