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Possessor

One who possesses; one who occupies, holds, owns, or controls; one who has actual participation or enjoyment, generally of that which is desirable; a proprietor.

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Broader term 3

Actor 76% connected

One who acts, or takes part in any affair; a doer.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Doer 76% connected

One who does; one performs or executes; one who is wont and ready to act; an actor; an agent.

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Worker 76% connected

One who, or that which, works; a laborer; a performer; as, a worker in brass.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Holder 76% connected

One who is employed in the hold of a vessel.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Householder 76% connected

The master or head of a family; one who occupies a house with his family.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Saver 76% connected

One who saves.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Shipowner 76% connected

Owner of a ship or ships.

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Derivationally related 2

Possess 74% connected

To occupy in person; to hold or actually have in one's own keeping; to have and to hold.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Possess 74% connected

To occupy in person; to hold or actually have in one's own keeping; to have and to hold.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Owner 92% connected

One who owns; a rightful proprietor; one who has the legal or rightful title, whether he is the possessor or not.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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