Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
owned
verb
/oʊnd/
Definition
To have possession of something; to have control or ownership over something.
Examples
- She owned a charming little bookstore downtown.
- After the negotiation, he felt like he owned the room.
- The company was successfully owned by the local entrepreneur.
Meaning
The term ‘owned’ refers to the state of possessing or having legal rights over something. It can also imply dominance in a situation, especially in informal contexts where one person outmaneuvers another.
Synonyms
- possessed
- held
- controlled
