Meaning of the word visit in English

What does visit mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

visit

US /ˈvɪz.ɪt/

UK /ˈvɪz.ɪt/

go to see and spend time with (someone) socially

Example:

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I'm going to visit my grandparents next weekend.

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They often visit their friends in the city.

Synonym:

call on drop in on look up

go to see (a place) as a tourist or for some other purpose

Example:

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We plan to visit Rome next summer.

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The doctor will visit the patient at home.

Synonym:

tour explore see go to

an act of going to see or stay with someone for a short time

Example:

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We paid a short visit to our relatives.

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She received a surprise visit from her old friend.

Synonym:

call stay stopover

an occasion when a doctor, social worker, or other professional goes to see someone in their home

Example:

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The nurse made a home visit to check on the elderly patient.

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The social worker scheduled a visit to the family's home.

Synonym:

consultation appointment

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Related Word:

visiting visit with