Collocations with "possess"

26 collocations found

possess acumen

A more formal way to say 'have acumen'.

acumen8.8
possess a firearm

A more formal way to say you have a gun.

firearm7.9
possess a qualification

A very formal way to say you have a qualification.

qualification7.8
possess an attribute

More formal than 'have'

attribute7.5
possess charm

To have charm, often in a more formal context.

charm7.5
possess a trait

to have a particular quality (more formal)

trait7.5
possess a characteristic

to have or own a particular quality or feature, often suggesting it is an integral part

characteristic7.0
possess dignity

a more formal way to say 'have dignity'

dignity7.0
possess a skill

A more formal way to say 'have a skill'.

skill7.0
possess strength

A more formal way to say 'have strength'.

strength7.0
power6.8
possess a quality

to have a particular characteristic (more formal)

quality6.8
possess symmetry

a more formal way to say 'have symmetry'

symmetry6.8
possess the capability

a more formal way to say 'have the capability'

capability6.5
possess an instinct

to have a natural tendency or intuition (more formal)

instinct6.5
possess knowledge

To have or own knowledge (more formal).

knowledge6.5
virtue6.5
possess a capacity

to have a particular ability, often in a formal context

capacity6.3
possess ability

a more formal way to say 'have a skill'

ability6.0
possess a gift

A more formal way to say you have a natural ability.

gift6.0
possess know-how

A more formal way to say 'have know-how'.

know-how6.0
possess a library

To own or have a collection of books.

library6.0
possess a sense of humour

A more formal way to say 'have a sense of humour'.

sense of humour6.0
possess a sense

To have a particular feeling, awareness, or quality (more formal).

sense6.0
possess a track record

A more formal way to say 'have a track record'.

track record6.0