To have control or possession of, but not to own (a chattel or an interest in land).
To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.
To dominate sexually; to have sexual intercourse with.
Of an idea, thought, etc.: to dominate (someone's mind); to strongly influence.
Of a person: to control or dominate (oneself or someone, or one's own or someone's heart, mind, etc.).
To inhabit or occupy a place.
Of a supernatural entity, especially one regarded as evil: to take control of (an animal or person's body or mind).
To dominate (a person) sexually; to have sexual intercourse with (a person).
To take possession of (by force, law etc.).
To have a seizure.
To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
Of chocolate: to change suddenly from a fluid to an undesirably hard and gritty texture.
To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
To bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up.
(with of) To cause (an action or matter) to be or remain before (a certain judge or court).
To submit for consideration to a deliberative body.
To have a sudden and powerful effect upon.
To lay hold in seizure, by hands or claws (+ on or upon).
To bind, lash or make fast, with several turns of small rope, cord, or small line.