owns
Pronunciation: [oʊnz]
Word
Context: "relationship"
(verb) to have something that belongs to you. If you own a toy, that means you are the person who has it and can use it as you want.
Example
She owns a beautiful house by the lake.
Example
He does not own the car; it belongs to his friend.
Example
Who owns that big dog in the yard?
Context: "responsibility"
(verb) to take responsibility for something. If you own your mistakes, it means you accept what you did wrong and are willing to make it right.
Example
He owns his actions and apologizes when he's wrong.
Example
She didn't own up to her mistake and blamed others instead.
Example
Do you own your decisions even when they're difficult?
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