possesses
v.v. to have or own something. You use this word when you want to sound a bit more formal than just saying 'has'.
v. to have as a quality, characteristic, or property; to own or occupy. The third-person singular present form of 'possess'.
She possesses a rare talent for painting.
The old house still possesses a certain charm despite its peeling paint and overgrown garden.
The candidate possesses all the necessary qualifications for the role, including extensive experience in international law and a deep understanding of regional trade agreements.
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. It is a stative verb, meaning it is rarely used in the continuous (-ing) form.
He is possessing a car.He possesses a car.As a stative verb describing ownership, it is not used in the continuous tense.