소유하다, 점유하다, 가지다
To have or own something, especially property, money, or objects, legally or physically.
예문:
"The wealthy collector possesses several rare artifacts dating back to the Roman Empire."
"It is illegal to possess controlled substances without a valid prescription."
"After the divorce, she possessed the house and the majority of the joint assets."
갖추다, 지니다, 알고 있다
To have a specific quality, characteristic, skill, or ability.
예문:
"To succeed in this field, you must possess excellent communication and leadership skills."
"Despite his quiet demeanor, he possesses a sharp intellect and quick wit."
"Few students possess the deep knowledge of ancient Greek that Professor Miller does."
지배하다, 사로잡다, 들리다
(Often used in the passive) To have complete power or control over someone's mind, often referring to a strong emotion, idea, or an external spiritual force.
예문:
"A sudden, overwhelming fear possessed the hiker when he realized he was completely lost in the dense fog."
"She felt possessed by an intense need to apologize for her past mistakes."
"According to the legend, the old house was cursed, and anyone who stayed there would eventually be possessed by evil spirits."