possuir.
to possess; to have; to own
Meaning & usage
to possess; to have; to own
Possuo dois automóveis.
to have as a quality or characteristic
Esta frase possui cinco palavras.
to control; to hold (exercise influence over)
O cristianismo possuia a Europa durante a Idade Média.
to possess (to take control of someone’s body or mind in a supernatural manner)
Graças ao exorcismo, João livrou-se do demônio que o havia possuído.
to overwhelm (to overpower emotionally)
O medo nos possuiu.
to have (to be related to)
Eu possuo dois filhos.
Where this word comes from
From Latin possidēre, from potis (“able”) + sedeō (“sit”).
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