Synonyms for

Own

Verb / əʊn / Another word for own — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To have something that belongs to oneself; to possess.

Synonyms & similar words

have ain possess possess have hold dominate control occupy retain keep command enjoy grasp claim admit acknowledge confess accept avow declare profess

Synonyms by register

Formal

possess hold maintain

Informal

have got be stuck with

Literary

command be master of

Antonyms

borrow rent lease lend share lose give

Common collocations

  • own up to
  • own a business
  • own the rights
  • own a home
  • own a pet
  • own a car
  • own the moment

Word family

noun ownership
verb own
adjective own

Usage note

The verb 'own' can be used informally to mean 'to admit' or 'to acknowledge', as in 'own up to your mistake'. Be careful not to confuse it with 'owe'.

Example sentences

  1. I own a blue car.
  2. She owns a big house.
  3. He owns a lot of books.
  4. My family owns a restaurant.
  5. They own a cute puppy.

Quotes

  • The ability to discipline yourself to delay gratification in the short term in order to enjoy greater rewards in the long term is the indispensable prerequisite for success. - Brian Tracy
  • The man who does not value himself, cannot value anything or anyone. - Ayn Rand
  • The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes. - William James

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