possess in WordNet English dictionary

1. have ownership or possession of
   "He owns three houses in Florida"; "How many cars does she have?"
   own  have  possess 
   
2. have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
   "he possesses great knowledge about the Middle East"
   possess 
   
3. enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas
   "What possessed you to buy this house?"; "A terrible rage possessed her"
   possess