possess

/pəˈzɛs/verb
Middle School
1

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

To dominate (a person) sexually; to have sexual intercourse with (a person).

6

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

7

To occupy the attention or time of (someone).

8

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

9

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

10

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

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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