possess.

To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.

He does not even possess a working telephone.

Of an idea, thought, etc.: to dominate (someone's mind); to strongly influence.

Of a supernatural entity, especially one regarded as evil: to take control of (an animal or person's body or mind).

They thought he was possessed by evil spirits.

Of a person: to control or dominate (oneself or someone, or one's own or someone's heart, mind, etc.).

Of a person: to control or dominate (oneself or someone, or one's own or someone's heart, mind, etc.). To dominate (a person) sexually; to have sexual intercourse with (a person).

To cause an idea, thought, etc., to strongly affect or influence (someone); to inspire, to preoccupy.

What on earth possessed you to go walking by the quarry at midnight?

To occupy the attention or time of (someone).

To obtain or seize (something); to gain, to win.

Chiefly followed by of or with: to vest ownership of something in (oneself or someone); to bestow upon, to endow.

To have control or possession of, but not to own (a chattel or an interest in land).

To give (someone) information or knowledge; to acquaint, to inform.

To have the ability to use, or knowledge of (a language, a skill, etc.)

To inhabit or occupy (a place).

Chiefly followed by that: to convince or persuade (someone).

To dominate sexually; to have sexual intercourse with.

To inhabit or occupy a place.