Keep and Possess

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Keep verb - To continue to have in one's possession or power.

Usage example: keep my secret and don't tell it to anyone

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Possess is a synonym for keep in hold topic. In some cases you can use "Possess" instead a verb "Keep", when it comes to topics like possession.

Nearby Words: keeping, keeper

Possess verb - To keep, control, or experience as one's own.

Usage example: she possesses a keen insight into people

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Keep is a synonym for possess. You can use "Keep" instead a verb "Possess".

mind	keep mind	possess mind
power	keep power	possess power
people	keep people	possess people
body	keep body	possess body
Other words: someone, time, characters, magic, anyone, eyes, humans, names, powers, weapons, enemies, memories, levels.

They are known to possess people sometimes, but can't keep the body in a good shape for long even in the perfect circumstances - it's simply Too Much for Man to Handle.

Source: Possession Burnout
Demonic Possession: One of Old Feather Beak's abilities is to possess people, which is what he does to keep the Ruckus under his command.

Source: Roleplay / City of Lost Characters
Psychic Powers - Those who possess them can keep them...but they will only work on Pokémon.

Source: Roleplay / Route 29

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