Japanese

する

ようする
Meaning: to possess; to have; to be home to
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 擁する 擁しない
Polite 擁します 擁しません
Past 擁した 擁しなかった
Polite + Past 擁しました 擁しませんでした
Te-form 擁して 擁しなくて
Potential 擁できる 擁できない
Passive 擁される 擁されない
Causative 擁させる 擁させない
Imperative 擁しろ 擁するな

Example

その大学は国内最大級の図書館を擁する。
That university has one of the largest libraries in the country.

Usage Notes

A formal written verb used for institutions, organizations, or places that possess a notable facility, resource, or group of people.

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