Synonyms for

Owned

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

Definition

to have something as one's own; to possess

Synonyms & similar words

unowned possess own have possess have hold control occupy dominate govern rule command claim retain keep maintain preserve manage direct administer run operate conduct

Synonyms by register

Formal

possessed belonging held

Informal

got has keeping

Literary

claimed held fast

Antonyms

unowned free unclaimed disowned unpossessed independent

Common collocations

  • fully owned
  • privately owned
  • wholly owned
  • company owned
  • self owned
  • owned by
  • owned outright

Word family

noun owner
verb own
adjective own

Usage note

The word 'owned' is primarily the past participle of 'own'. It is often used in contexts related to property, possession, or control, and can sometimes carry a connotation of dominance or subjugation in informal slang.

Example sentences

  1. She owned a beautiful garden with many flowers.
  2. He owned a pizza restaurant in the city.
  3. The toy truck was owned by the little boy.
  4. The company owned many buildings in the downtown area.
  5. The artist owned a collection of paintings.

Quotes

  • I don't own anyone anything, I don't owe anyone anything anymore.
  • The things you own end up owning you.
  • The only way to deal with fear is to face it head-on. Own it.

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