ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD POSSESS
From Old French possesser, from Latin possidēre to own, occupy; related to Latin sedēre to sit.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO POSSESS
PRESENT
Present
I possess
you possess
he/she/it possesses
we possess
you possess
they possess
Present continuous
I am possessing
you are possessing
he/she/it is possessing
we are possessing
you are possessing
they are possessing
Present perfect
I have possessed
you have possessed
he/she/it has possessed
we have possessed
you have possessed
they have possessed
Present perfect continuous
I have been possessing
you have been possessing
he/she/it has been possessing
we have been possessing
you have been possessing
they have been possessing
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I possessed
you possessed
he/she/it possessed
we possessed
you possessed
they possessed
Past continuous
I was possessing
you were possessing
he/she/it was possessing
we were possessing
you were possessing
they were possessing
Past perfect
I had possessed
you had possessed
he/she/it had possessed
we had possessed
you had possessed
they had possessed
Past perfect continuous
I had been possessing
you had been possessing
he/she/it had been possessing
we had been possessing
you had been possessing
they had been possessing
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will possess
you will possess
he/she/it will possess
we will possess
you will possess
they will possess
Future continuous
I will be possessing
you will be possessing
he/she/it will be possessing
we will be possessing
you will be possessing
they will be possessing
Future perfect
I will have possessed
you will have possessed
he/she/it will have possessed
we will have possessed
you will have possessed
they will have possessed
Future perfect continuous
I will have been possessing
you will have been possessing
he/she/it will have been possessing
we will have been possessing
you will have been possessing
they will have been possessing
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would possess
you would possess
he/she/it would possess
we would possess
you would possess
they would possess
Conditional continuous
I would be possessing
you would be possessing
he/she/it would be possessing
we would be possessing
you would be possessing
they would be possessing
Conditional perfect
I would have possess
you would have possess
he/she/it would have possess
we would have possess
you would have possess
they would have possess
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been possessing
you would have been possessing
he/she/it would have been possessing
we would have been possessing
you would have been possessing
they would have been possessing
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you possess
we let´s possess
you possess
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Past participle
possessed
Present Participle
possessing
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
10 QUOTES WITH «POSSESS»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
possess.
She had a womanly instinct that clothes possess an influence more powerful over many than the worth of character or the magic of manners.
What evil is there in seeing a man possess a woman? Why, the beasts would be more free than we!
Rather than be asked to abandon one's own heritage and to adapt to the mores of the new country, one was expected to possess a treasure of foreign skills and customs that would enrich the resources of American living.
I don't think anyone has a right to possess anything he doesn't love - art or anything else.
Where the people possess no authority, their rights obtain no respect.
We will ensure that associates continue to possess unsurpassed product knowledge and maintain their dedication to customer service and respect for their colleagues and for the communities in which they work and live.
A companion loves some agreeable qualities which a man may possess, but a friend loves the man himself.
A boy or girl who has gone through the eight grades should possess a complete, practical education and should have received special training in some specific line of work, fitting him or her to earn a livelihood.
To have another language is to possess a second soul.
What I am going to write is the last of what I have to say. I will say that literature is the only consciousness we possess and that its role as consciousness must inform us of our ability to comprehend the hideous danger of nuclear power.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POSSESS»
Discover the use of
possess in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
possess and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Fifteen-year-old Bridget Liu just wants to be left alone: by her over-protective mom, by Matt Quinn, the cute son of a local police sergeant, and by the eerie voices she can suddenly and inexplicably hear.
Nalini Singh pulls away another dark layer of sheer desire, revealing passions unknown in her latest novel about the world of the Psy.
An apocalypse approaches in the new novel from bestselling author Shayla Black's electrifying Doomsday Brethren series, as a magical warrior and a spirited witch ignite a smoldering passion that could destroy them both.
Three exciting new paranormal erotic novellas set in New Orleans, with a voodoo twist that's "pure magic". (Eden Bradley) In the Big Easy, there's a legend women long for: a sexual voodoo spirit who can fulfill their darkest fantasies.
God then shows him His vision for the church, the bride of Christ. See the first sun rise of the new earth and witness the brides¿ marriage to the Lamb. Learn all the prophetic messages that proclaim; possess the vision.
6
Possess Our Promised Land
Possession of our promised land of peace is a journey with the Holy Spirit as the Angel of the Lord to restore our soul from the fall of man.
First published as a six-part erotic serial, Opal Carew's His to Possess is the intoxicating tale of a woman torn between a dominant billionaire and a tattooed, bad boy rock musician.
8
To
Possess the Land: A Biography of Arthur Rochford Manby
The story does not end there, and perhaps only Frank Waters could have portrayed the strange disintegration of Manby's personality as he aged, his frantic but ingenious efforts to regain "his" land.
9
Wild to
Possess / A Taste for Sin
Two frantic noir thrillers from 1959 and 1961 from an author about whom Bill Pronzini had this to say: "He produced some of the most compelling noir softcover originals of the 1950's."
10
Possessing Your Promised Land: Learn to Defeat Your Hidden ...
Dr. Fuchsia Pickett shares a life message that will open the gates of your soul through obedience. She shows you how to unlock the gates of your spirit with faith!
Fuchsia Pickett, Fuchsia T. Pickett,
2003
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POSSESS»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
possess is used in the context of the following news items.
Boston man sentenced to more than 7 years for heroin trafficking
Efrain Arroyo Melendez, 49, of Boston's Allston neighborhood, pleaded guilty March 2 to one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess ... «The Providence Journal, Jul 15»
Havering police chief's 'laughing gas' warning after rise in reports
This will make it an offence to possess or consume “legal highs” and breaching an order will result in a fixed penalty notice being issued fining ... «Romford Recorder, Jul 15»
Delaney: What do clubs need to win the Prem?
What traits do Premier League clubs need to possess to win the title? 19h. 0 Shares. Comment. Play. 5:21. ESPN FC Extra Time: Chelsea to defend title? «ESPN.co.uk, Jul 15»
Jacob deGrom outduels Zack Greinke, owns MLB's second-best ERA
NEW YORK -- Zack Greinke may possess the best ERA in the majors, but Jacob deGrom outpitched the Los Angeles Dodgers ace on Sunday. «ESPN, Jul 15»
Judge Lundy of the Verde Valley Justice Court issued the following …
Summer Strawberry Sizelove, 45, Cottonwood, Sale or Transport of a Dangerous Drug (2 counts), Possess/Use Meth Drug Paraphernalia (2 ... «Verde Independent, Jul 15»
5 Attributes the Modern Marketer Must Possess
Marketers, who were once tasked with just building awareness for companies, have evolved into brand ambassadors with a new boss: ... «Entrepreneur, Jul 15»
Gen Y women possess The New World Marketplace leadership …
... Gen Y women are better placed than ever before to position themselves at the top of businesses over the next decade and possess all of the ... «Pulse, Jul 15»
Brampton's top Ontario Scholars possess wisdom as well as intellect
BRAMPTON— The 100 per cent averages on their report cards make it clear Hardeep Begda and Purav Shah possess the intellectual faculties ... «Brampton Guardian, Jul 15»
Insidious Franchise to Possess Universal's Halloween Horror Nights
Realizing that you're the one who's haunted, and not your house, is set to be the most horrific thing horror fans will experience this fall. All-new ... «Shockya.com, Jul 15»
ACE and Chubb Possess Complementary Strengths
ACE (ACE) is a globally leading writer of industrial, commercial, and specialty property and casualty insurance, with a broad product portfolio. «Market Realist, Jul 15»