OWN: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for OWN?

Need another word that means the same as “own”? Find 34 synonyms and 30 related words for “own” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Own” are: ain, personal, individual, particular, private, personalized, idiosyncratic, characteristic, unique, have, possess, be the owner of, be the possessor of, be the proud possessor of, have in one's possession, have to one's name, count among one's possessions, keep, retain, maintain, hold, be blessed with, enjoy, boast, admit, allow, concede, grant, accept, accede, acknowledge, recognize, agree, confess

Own as a Verb

Definitions of "Own" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “own” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Have ownership or possession of.
• Utterly defeat (an opponent or rival); completely get the better of.
• Take or acknowledge full responsibility for (something.
• Have (something) as one's own; possess.
• Admit or acknowledge that something is the case or that one feels a certain way.
• Acknowledge paternity, authorship, or possession of.

Synonyms of "Own" as a verb (25 Words)

accede	Assume an office or position. Albania acceded to the IMF in 1990.
accept	Make use of or accept for some purpose. The cow accepted the bull.
acknowledge	Express gratitude for or appreciation of. The art world has begun to acknowledge his genius.
admit	Declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of. After searching for an hour she finally had to admit defeat.
agree	Consent or assent to a condition or agree to do something. She s eaten something that didn t agree with her.
allow	Allow or plan for a certain possibility concede the truth or validity of something. The river was patrolled and few people were allowed across.
be blessed with	Have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun.
be the owner of	Be priced at.
be the possessor of	Occupy a certain position or area.
be the proud possessor of	Happen, occur, take place.
boast	(of a person, place, or thing) possess (a feature that is a source of pride. The hotel boasts high standards of comfort.
concede	Be willing to concede. I had to concede that I d overreacted.
confess	Confess to God in the presence of a priest as in the Catholic faith. I damaged your car she confessed.
count among one's possessions	Have a certain value or carry a certain weight.
enjoy	Derive or receive pleasure from get enjoyment from take pleasure in. I could never enjoy myself knowing you were in your room alone.
grant	Transfer by deed. He hasn t made much progress I ll grant you that.
have	Have a personal or business relationship with someone. Have a lover.
have in one's possession	Have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense.
have to one's name	Undergo.
hold	Contain or hold have within. The car holds the corners very well.
keep	Keep under control keep in check. Return one copy to me keeping the other for your files.
maintain	Maintain by writing regular records. The Department for Transport is responsible for maintaining the main roads in England.
possess	Have possession of as distinct from ownership. A terrible rage possessed her.
recognize	Exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate. My work is not recognized by anybody.
retain	Keep (something) in place; hold fixed. She retains a lawyer.

Usage Examples of "Own" as a verb

• He has published little, trivial things which he will not own.
• She owned to a feeling of profound jealousy.
• He was reluctant to own that he was indebted.
• I emphasize the importance of owning our anger and finding ways to control it.
• His father owns a restaurant.
• A state-owned company.
• He owns three houses in Florida.
• Yeah right, she totally owned you, man.

Own as an Adjective

Definitions of "Own" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “own” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Particular to the person or thing mentioned; individual.
• Done or produced by and for the person mentioned.
• Belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive.
• Used with a possessive to emphasize that someone or something belongs or relates to the person or thing mentioned.

Synonyms of "Own" as an adjective (9 Words)

ain	Belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive. Ain is Scottish.
characteristic	Typical of a particular person, place, or thing. He began with a characteristic attack on extremism.
idiosyncratic	Relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual. Michelangelo s highly idiosyncratic style of painting.
individual	Separate and distinct from others of the same kind. Individual tiny flowers.
particular	Unique or specific to a person or thing or category. The particular demands of the job.
personal	Concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality. I have something personal to tell you.
personalized	Pointedly referring to or concerning a person’s individual personality or intimate affairs especially offensively. General elections have become personalized contests between rival party leaders.
private	Concerning things deeply private and personal. The paintings were sold to a private collector.
unique	Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else. The unique existing example of Donne s handwriting.

Usage Examples of "Own" as an adjective

• The kitten is currently chasing her own tail.
• The style had its own charm.
• I was an outcast among my own kind.
• I used to design all my own clothes.
• They can't handle their own children.
• Do your own thing.
• She makes her own clothes.
• For your own use.

Associations of "Own" (30 Words)

acquire	Win something through one’s efforts. I managed to acquire all the books I needed.
acquired	Gotten through environmental forces. Acquired characteristics such as a suntan or a broken nose cannot be passed on.
addressee	The person to whom something is addressed. The need to state clearly the addressees of reports.
chattel	An item of property other than freehold land including tangible goods chattels personal and leasehold interests chattels real.
founder	Inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse. An iron founder.
have	Have put someone at a disadvantage in an argument. I don t have that much money on me.
holder	A smallholder. The FA Cup holders.
holding	The act of retaining something. Commercial property holdings.
host	Be the host of or for. Your host is Stuart Macmillan.
hostess	A woman steward on an airplane. A game show hostess.
inviolable	Immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with. Fortifications that made the frontier inviolable.
invulnerable	Immune to attack; impregnable. Gunners raked the beach from invulnerable positions on the cliffs.
landed	Owning much land, especially through inheritance. The landed aristocracy.
landholder	A holder or proprietor of land.
landlady	A woman who keeps lodgings, a boarding house, or a pub.
landlord	A man (in legal use also a woman) who rents out land, a building, or accommodation.
owner	A person who owns something. Restaurant owners.
possess	Have possession of as distinct from ownership. He just wanted her to possess her.
possession	The state of having, owning, or controlling something. She had taken possession of the sofa.
possessor	A person who owns something. His father was the possessor of a considerable fortune.
procure	Obtain (something), especially with care or effort. Food procured for the rebels.
procurement	The action or occupation of acquiring military equipment and supplies. Financial assistance for the procurement of legal advice.
property	Shares or investments in property. Self confidence is not an endearing property.
proprietor	The owner of a business, or a holder of property. By 1640 he was himself the proprietor of a three hundred acre tract.
proprietorship	The state or right of owning a business or holding property. Plenty of new firms especially sole proprietorships don t make money in their first few years of operation.
rancher	A person who owns or operates a ranch.
regain	Get or find back; recover the use of. He soon regained his composure.
retention	The power of retaining liquid. Eating too much salt can lead to fluid retention.
secure	Free from fear or doubt; easy in mind. No airport is totally secure.
vested	Fixed and absolute and without contingency. A vested right.