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possesses

[/pəˈzɛsɪz/]
verb
possuir
1. to own or have something as property
She possesses a valuable collection of paintings.
Ela possui uma coleção valiosa de pinturas.
2. to have a quality, skill, or characteristic
He possesses great talent as a musician.
Ele possui grande talento como músico.
3. to occupy or control something
The team possesses the ball during the match.
O time possui a bola durante a partida.
4. to have or maintain a particular state of mind
She possesses a calm demeanor even in stressful situations.
Ela mantém uma atitude calma mesmo em situações estressantes.
NYC Slang
got, have, own
Synonyms
ownshasholdsmaintainskeeps
Antonyms
lackslosesrelinquishessurrenders

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
possuir
most common usage
Brazil
ter
informal alternative, very common in spoken language
Portugal
possuir
formal usage; 'ter' also used informally

Related Idioms & Phrases

possess one's soul in patience - manter a paciência
possessed by demons - possuído por demônios
what possessed you - o que te possuiu
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