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- [ree-puh-zes]
- /ˌri pəˈzɛs/
- /ˌriː.pəˈzes/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ree-puh-zes]
- /ˌri pəˈzɛs/
Definitions of repossess word
- verb with object repossess to possess again; regain possession of, especially for nonpayment of money due. 1
- verb with object repossess to put again in possession of something: to repossess the Bourbons of their throne. 1
- transitive verb repossess claim back: due to debt 1
- verb repossess If your car or house is repossessed, the people who supplied it take it back because they are still owed money for it. 0
- verb repossess to take back possession of (property), esp for nonpayment of money due under a hire-purchase agreement 0
- verb repossess to restore ownership of (something) to someone 0
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Origin of repossess
First appearance:
before 1485 One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1485-95; re- + possess
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Repossess
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
repossess popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
repossess usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for repossess
verb repossess
- call in — If you call someone in, you ask them to come and help you or do something for you.
- call up — If you call someone up, you telephone them.
- cash in — If you say that someone cashes in on a situation, you are criticizing them for using it to gain an advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way.
- catch up — If you catch up with someone who is in front of you, you reach them by walking faster than they are walking.
- change one's mind — to alter one's decision or opinion
Top questions with repossess
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- when does capital one repossess a vehicle?
See also
Matching words
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