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Uncommonpossessing
The correct spelling is possessing.
How to pronounce possessing
verb
Say it like: Pos-ses-sin-g
The correct spelling is possessing. To have; to have ownership of. For example: "He does not even possess a working telephone."
Usage Examples
“He does not even possess a working telephone.”
“They thought he was possessed by evil spirits.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To have; to have ownership of.
- 2.To take control of someone's body or mind, especially in a supernatural manner.
- 3.(chiefly with of) To vest ownership in (someone, or oneself); to give someone power or knowledge; to acquaint; to inform.
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