possess (
http://definr.com/possess)
v 1: have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill; "he possesses
great knowledge about the Middle East"
2: have ownership or possession of; "He owns three houses in
Florida"; "How many cars does she have?" [syn:
own,
have]
3: enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas; "What
possessed you to buy this house?" "A terrible rage
possessed her"