posséder

Definitions of posséder
  1. verb
    have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
    synonyms: avoir, retenir, réserver
    avoir, comporter, présenter
    have as a feature
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    garder, maintenir, soutenir
    supply with necessities and support
    conserver, garder
    retain possession of
    avoir en garde, garder, prendre soin de
    look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
    exercer
    have and exercise
    stocker
    have on hand
    avoir, détenir
    have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
    refuser
    refuse to let have
    deduire
    retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments
    conserver, préserver, économiser, épargner
    to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
    conserver, entretenir, préserver
    keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
    emmagasiner, faire des provisions, ranger, s'approvisionner, stocker
    keep or lay aside for future use
    emmagasiner, stocker
    find a place for and put away for storage
    garder, retenir, réserver
    secure and keep for possible future use or application
  2. verb
    have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
    synonyms: avoir, détenir
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    type of:
    avoir, retenir, réserver
    have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
  3. verb
    enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas
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    contrôler, diriger, dominer
    be in control
  4. verb
    have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
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    avoir, comporter, présenter
    have as a feature
  5. verb
    have ownership or possession of
    synonyms: avoir
    avoir, comporter, présenter
    have as a feature
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    types:
    posséder à l'avance, à posséder d'avance
    possess beforehand
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