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Own Definition & Meaning

1. To possess or have something as one's own.

Example: I own a car.

2. To acknowledge or claim responsibility for something.

Example: I own up to my mistakes.

3. To dominate or control something or someone.

Example: He owns the company.

4. To admit or acknowledge something as true.

Example: I own that i was wrong.

5. To have a particular characteristic or quality.

Example: She owns a beautiful voice.

Examples of the word own used in sentences.

  • She has her own car to drive to work.
  • We all have our own opinions about the new movie.
  • I have my own room at home.
  • They bought their own house in the countryside.
  • He likes to wear his own clothes and not borrow from others.
  • Can you bring your own food to the party? We don't have much to offer.
  • We decided to keep our own opinions about the matter, as we have different points of view.
  • His parents bought him his own apartment, so he could live independently.
  • I have my own car, so I don't need to use public transportation.
  • She wants to start her own business, but she needs some financial support.
  • She's very independent and prefers to live on her own rather than with roommates.
  • It's important to take ownership of your mistakes and learn from them.
  • It's great to have your own business because you can be your own boss and make your own decisions.
  • My own decision was to quit my job and travel the world.
  • I love cooking because I can use my own recipes and ingredients.
  • Despite her busy schedule, she always makes time to take care of her own mental and physical health.
  • I love using my own creativity and personal style to decorate my apartment and make it feel like home.
  • In order to live a sustainable lifestyle, it's important to make an effort to reduce our own carbon footprint and minimize waste.
  • As a responsible adult, it is important to own up to your mistakes and take accountability for your actions.
  • I have always dreamed of owning my own business, but I know it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to make it successful.
  • It's important to take responsibility for our own actions and not blame others for our mistakes.
  • After years of renting apartments, she finally decided to buy her own home.
  • As a CEO, she had to make tough decisions in order to ensure the success of her own business.
  • He was determined to achieve his own personal goals, despite the obstacles he faced.
  • Even though they were a team, each member had their own unique strengths and weaknesses.
  • In order to achieve financial independence, she made the difficult decision to sell her own business and start a new venture.
  • As an artist, he refused to compromise his vision and instead chose to produce and distribute his own work.
  • After years of working in corporate law, she decided to open her own practice and become her own boss.
  • Despite his wealth, he preferred to live in a modest house that he had built with his own hands.
  • Growing up in a small town, she developed a strong sense of community and took it upon herself to start her own volunteer organization.
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