possess-bezitten: meaning, definitions and translations

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What is possess? possess is bezitten

What is bezitten?

  • To have as property; own.

    Om als eigendom te hebben; bezitten.

  • To have as a quality, characteristic, or other attribute: possessed great tact.

    Om als eigenschap, eigenschap of ander attribuut te hebben: grote tact te bezitten.

  • To acquire mastery of or have knowledge of: possess valuable data.

    Om beheersing te verwerven van of kennis te hebben van: beschikken over waardevolle gegevens.

  • To gain or exert influence or control over; dominate: Fury possessed me.

    Om invloed of controle te verkrijgen of uit te oefenen over; domineren: Fury nam bezit van me.

  • To control or maintain (one's nature) in a particular condition: I possessed my temper despite the insult.

    Om (de eigen natuur) in een bepaalde toestand te beheersen of te handhaven: ik bezat mijn humeur ondanks de belediging.

  • To cause to own, hold, or master something, such as property or knowledge: She possessed herself of the unclaimed goods.
  • To cause to be influenced or controlled, as by an idea or emotion: The thought of getting rich possessed him.
  • Obsolete To gain or seize.

    Verouderd Om te winnen of te grijpen.

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