take possession

VERB

occupy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

capture conquer hold invade keep overrun

STRONG

garrison obtain

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon give up let go release retreat surrender yield

VERB

possess

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquire carry enjoy maintain occupy own retain seize

STRONG

bear control corner dominate grab hog hold

WEAK

be blessed with be born with be endowed with corner the market get hands on get hold of have to name latch on to lock up sit on take over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail free lack let go lose need release surrender yield

STRONG

abandon forsake

WEAK

dispossess miss not have

VERB

receive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept collect draw earn gain get hear hold make obtain pick up pocket reap secure seize take take in win

STRONG

acquire admit apprehend appropriate arrogate assume catch cop corral derive gather grab inherit perceive procure pull redeem snag

WEAK

be given be in receipt of be informed be told come by come into get from get hands on get hold of latch on to pull down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny disallow discourage dissuade drop fail forfeit forsake free give halt let go lose offer pass refuse reject release renounce repulse spend stop throw away

STRONG

push repel

WEAK

deliver donate turn away

Example Sentences

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The 79-year-old, a well-known fast food fan, emerged from the heart of the White House to take possession of two bags of burgers from a DoorDash employee.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

He is confusing occupancy with ownership, and exploiting this woman’s absence to take possession of this house.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

She said the U.S. would take possession of the oil on the ship—estimated at 1.85 million barrels—after a legal process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

A sheriff’s deputy responded to Tuolumne Grove shortly before 6 p.m. to take possession of the body and help with the investigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2025

We thank all of our distinguished international guests for having come to take possession with the people of our country of what is, after all, a common victory for justice, for peace, for human dignity.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

take possession

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