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visit

[ˈvɪzɪt]

visit Definition

  • 1to go and spend time in a place as a visitor or guest
  • 2to go to see someone for a particular purpose
  • 3an act of going to see a person or place, especially one that involves a journey

Using visit: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "visit" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'm planning to visit my grandparents next weekend.

  • Example

    I need to visit the doctor about this cough.

  • Example

    We went to visit the museum while we were in town.

  • Example

    He came to visit us last summer.

visit Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for visit

  • call on
  • drop in on
  • stop by
  • pay a visit to
  • go to see

Antonyms for visit

Idioms Using visit

  • to make a very quick visit to a place or person

    Example

    I just need to pay a flying visit to the bank before we leave.

  • to stay as a guest for too long, making the host uncomfortable

    Example

    I don't want to outstay my welcome, so I'll only stay for a few days.

  • to visit someone who has previously visited you

    Example

    We need to return the visit to our friends in Chicago soon.

Phrases with visit

  • to go and see someone or something for a short time

    Example

    I think I'll pay a visit to my old school while I'm in town.

  • to spend time talking with someone

    Example

    We sat on the porch and visited with our neighbors for a while.

  • a situation where someone comes to see you, especially when it is not expected

    Example

    We had a surprise visit from my sister last night.

Origins of visit

from Latin 'visita', meaning 'to go to see'

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Summary: visit in Brief

The verb 'visit' [ˈvɪzɪt] means to go and spend time in a place as a visitor or guest, or to go to see someone for a particular purpose. It can also refer to an act of going to see a person or place, especially one that involves a journey. Phrases like 'pay a visit' and 'visit with' denote spending time with someone, while idioms like 'pay a flying visit' and 'outstay one's welcome' imply the duration of the visit.

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