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Verbs of Existence and Action - Verbs for Ownership

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to ownership such as "possess", "retain", and "lose".

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Categorized English Verbs of Existence and Action
to have
to have
[Verb]

to hold or own something

Ex: I have a collection of antique coins that I inherited from my grandfather. 
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to own
to own
[Verb]

to have something as for ourselves

Ex: She currently owns a small business in the downtown area. 
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to possess

to have something as one's own

Ex: As an avid art collector, he possesses valuable paintings from renowned artists. 
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to boast
to boast
[Verb]

to possess or have a particular feature or quality that is a source of pride

Ex: The coastal town boasts stunning sunsets that attract visitors from around the world. 
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to enjoy
to enjoy
[Verb]

to possess or experience something that brings pleasure, satisfaction, or advantage

Ex: She enjoys a wealth of knowledge in her field. 
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to retain
to retain
[Verb]

to keep what one has or to continue having something

Ex: The antique shop owner decided to retain a few rare pieces in the collection. 
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to keep
to keep
[Verb]

to have or continue to have something

Ex: Do you need this document back, or can I keep it for my records? 
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to hold on to

to retain, keep, or continue to have something

Ex: During economic uncertainties, individuals may strive to hold on to their jobs, ensuring financial stability. 
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to hang on to

to keep something with effort or determination

Ex: Despite the company's changes, he is determined to hang on to his job. 
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to belong
to belong
[Verb]

to be one's property

Ex: The antique clock belongs to my grandmother. 
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to owe
to owe
[Verb]

to have the responsibility of paying someone back a certain amount of money that was borrowed

Ex: I owe my friend $50 from last month when he covered my dinner expenses. 
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to lack
to lack
[Verb]

to be without or to not have enough of something that is needed or desirable

Ex: She failed to complete the project on time because she lacked the necessary resources. 
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to lose
to lose
[Verb]

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

Ex: She lost her hearing as a result of the loud explosion. 
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to [go|do] without {sb/sth}

to manage or function without someone or something that is typically needed or desired

Ex: In times of scarcity, people learn to go without luxuries and focus on essentials. 
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