English dictionary
have
/h/&/v/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a person who possesses great material wealth
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verb
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have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
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have as a feature
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go through (mental or physical states or experiences)
ExamplesHave a feeling.
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have ownership or possession of
ExamplesHow many cars does she have?
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cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
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serve oneself to, or consume regularly
ExamplesHave another bowl of chicken soup!
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have a personal or business relationship with someone
ExamplesHave a postdoc.
Have an assistant.
Have a lover.
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organize or be responsible for
ExamplesHave, throw, or make a party.
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have left
ExamplesI have two years left.
I don't have any money left.
They have two more years before they retire.
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be confronted with
ExamplesWhat do we have here?
Now we have a fine mess.
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undergo
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suffer from; be ill with
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cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
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receive willingly something given or offered
ExamplesThe only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter.
I won't have this dog in my house!
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get something; come into possession of
Synonyms receiveSource: WordNet 3.0
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undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
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achieve a point or goal
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cause to be born
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have sex with; archaic use
Synonyms takeSource: WordNet 3.0
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To hold in possession or control; to own; as, he <i>has</i> a farm.
Source: webster1913