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possess meaning in Sanskrit

ईष्टे īṣṭe

UK/pəˈzɛs/

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possess in Sanskrit: ईष्टे (īṣṭe). In English, possess means to have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.

Sanskrit words for possess

to have (something) as, or as if as, an owner
ईष्टे īṣṭe

English meaning of possess

  1. verb To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.
  2. verb Of an idea, thought, etc.: to dominate (someone's mind); to strongly influence.
  3. verb Of a supernatural entity, especially one regarded as evil: to take control of (an animal or person's body or mind).
  4. verb Of a person: to control or dominate (oneself or someone, or one's own or someone's heart, mind, etc.).

Full definition of possess

possess in a sentence

  • He does not even possess a working telephone.
  • They thought he was possessed by evil spirits.
  • What on earth possessed you to go walking by the quarry at midnight?

Synonyms of possess

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Questions about possess in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of possess in Sanskrit?
Possess in Sanskrit is ईष्टे (īṣṭe).
possess इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Possess: ईष्टे (īṣṭe).
What does possess mean in English?
Possess means to have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.

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