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Owner

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

Definition

A person or entity that possesses something.

Synonyms & similar words

possessor proprietor possessor holder keeper proprietor landlord landlady master mistress controller boss manager director chief head leader ruler governor regulator administrator executive

Synonyms by register

Formal

proprietor holder titleholder

Informal

boss head honcho the guy in charge

Literary

steward master

Antonyms

tenant possessor user occupant renter borrower

Common collocations

  • sole owner
  • joint owner
  • legal owner
  • property owner
  • car owner
  • business owner
  • owner occupied
  • owner operator

Word family

noun ownership
verb own
adjective owned

Usage note

While 'owner' is a general term, 'proprietor' often implies ownership of a business. 'Holder' can be used for intangible possessions like patents or copyrights.

Example sentences

  1. My dog is the owner of my heart.
  2. The owner of the house fixed the leaky roof.
  3. The owner of the company announced a new product launch.
  4. The owner of the restaurant greeted us warmly.
  5. The owner of the car sold it to his neighbor.

Quotes

  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle. - Christian D. Larson

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