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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
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to hold or own something

Ex: He has a Bachelor 's degree in Computer Science .
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to own
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to have something as for ourselves

Ex: The company owned several patents for their innovative technology .
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to have something as one's own

Ex: The mansion possesses an exquisite garden with rare flowers and sculptures .
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to boast
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to possess or have a particular feature or quality that is a source of pride

Ex: The car manufacturer boasts cutting-edge safety features in all its vehicle models .
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to enjoy
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to possess or experience something that brings pleasure, satisfaction, or advantage

Ex: Members of the club enjoy exclusive perks , including early access to events and special discounts .
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to retain
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to keep what one has or to continue having something

Ex: The professor encouraged students to actively engage with course materials to better retain knowledge for future applications .
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to keep
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to have or continue to have something

Ex: She kept all his drawings as cherished mementos .
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to retain, keep, or continue to have something

Ex: In times of change, it's important to hold on to your core values and principles.
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to keep something with effort or determination

Ex: The old man was determined to hang on to his independence and refused to move into a nursing home.
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to belong
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to be one's property

Ex: This house no longer belongs to the previous owner; it has been sold.
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to owe
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to have the responsibility of paying someone back a certain amount of money that was borrowed

Ex: We owe a repayment to the neighbor who lent us money during a financial setback .
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to lack
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to be without or to not have enough of something that is needed or desirable

Ex: The success of the business proposal was compromised because it lacked a clear strategy .
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to lose
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to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

Ex: If you do n't take precautions , you might lose your belongings in a crowded place .
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to manage or function without someone or something that is typically needed or desired

Ex: He cando without a secretary to manage his schedule and appointments .
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