Definition of have - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
ownershippossess or own something
- She has a beautiful house.
2.
life eventexperience or undergo something
- She had a great time at the party.
3.
grammarTECH. form the perfect aspect with a past participleTECH.
- I have finished my homework.
4.
actionundertake or perform an action
- Let's have a meeting tomorrow.
5.
consumeeat or drink something
- We had pizza for dinner..
6.
inclusioninclude as a part or feature
- The car has air conditioning.
7.
grammarexpress necessity with a to-infinitive
- I have to leave now.
8.
causationcause someone to do something
- I had him fix the car.
9.
state changecause to be in a certain state
- She had the room painted blue.
10.
hostinghost someone as a guest
- We had them over for dinner.
11.
comprehensiongrasp the meaning of something
- I finally have the concept.
12.
birthgive birth to a child
- She had a baby last week.
13.
toleranceallow or tolerate something
- I won't have any nonsense.
14.
mindcapture someone's attention or interest
- The movie had me from the start.
15.
deceptionUS trick or deceive someoneUS
- He had me fooled with his story.
Noun
1.
sociologyUS wealthy or privileged personUS
- The haves often live in luxury.
2.
possessorone who possesses a specific thing
- In this game, the haves have an advantage.
Expressions with have
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wear clothes or accessories
She has on a beautiful dress.
be enrolled in or attend a scheduled course
I have class at 10 AM every weekday.
possess physical strength or power
He has muscle to lift heavy weights.
invite someone to visit one's house
We will have them over for dinner.
be unoccupied and able to use hands
I can help you move the boxes when I have my hands free.
be physically marked with someone's name
The book had his name on the cover.
wear something encircling the neck
She had a beautiful scarf round her neck.
be available to do something
I don't have the time to meet today.
not wearing any clothes on the body
She don't have anything on at the beach.
be known by people for something negative or bad
That restaurant has a bad name for slow service.
show great kindness or generosity to others
She always helps others because she has a big heart.
show a dark bruise around the eye from an injury
He has a black eye after the fight.
feel deep sadness from love or loss
She has a broken heart after the breakup.
use a brush for grooming or cleaning
She had a brush with her hair every morning.
not work or attend duties for one day
I have a day off tomorrow.
become suddenly very angry
She will have a fit if she sees this mess.
possess a natural talent or ability for something
She has a gift for painting beautiful landscapes.
experience a day full of challenges or stress
She seemed tired because she had a hard day.
physically grasp something with your hand
She had a hold of the rope tightly.
get angry easily or quickly in situations
She tends to have a hot temper when stressed.
allow liquid or gas to escape unintentionally
The water tank started to have a leak.
look sad or disappointed
She had a long face after hearing the news.
possess many good qualities or advantages to give
This city has a lot to offer to tourists.
be called by a specific name
He has a name for his new invention.
Origin of have
Old English, habban (to hold)
Terms with have included in their meaning
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information
be informed or have information
residence
reside or have a home in a place
existence
have life or be alive
romantic attraction
have romantic or sexual attraction to someone
relationships
have strong affection, wish well and act for another's benefit
giving
give part of what you have to others
clothing
use or have on the body as clothing or adornment
identity
have a specific name or title
sated
have eaten enough food
age
to have lived for one year
age
to have lived for 71 years
age
to have the age of sixteen years
cognition
to have an incorrect understanding or belief
birthday greeting
wish for someone to have a joyful birthday
lack knowledge
used to say one does not have the answer or information
opinion concurrence
have the same opinion
possession
have something with you wherever you go
logistics
items that have been conveyed to a destination
opinions
have a different opinion or belief
quarrel
have an angry disagreement or quarrel
importance
be important or have significance
intention
have as a purpose or plan
quality
continue to have a particular quality
thought
have an opinion or belief about something
Examples of have in a sentence
I have a rare book from the 18th century. He had a strange dream last night. They had a difficult decision to make. They have completed the project on time. We have seen this movie before. We should have a discussion about this.
Can we have a quick chat later? I will have a cup of tea. They had sandwiches for lunch. The smartphone has a built-in GPS. The house has a spacious garden. You have to wear a helmet on this site. Did we have to book the tickets in advance? She'll have them clean the house. We had the kids do their homework. The coach had the players ready by noon. We had the documents copied before lunch. We’re having my cousins for the weekend. The ambassador had several guests at the residence. Do you have the joke now? I don't think she has the point yet. She will have her third child in June. They had twins at the local hospital. She won't have any interruptions during her speech. We can't have such behavior in the classroom. Her opening question had the audience immediately. This mystery novel will have you guessing until the end. The salesman had us completely fooled. I thought I had her, but she spotted the fake receipt. The haves often influence political decisions. In the city, the haves and have-nots live side by side. The haves in society often influence policy. As a have, he enjoyed many privileges.
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- French:avoir, nanti, ...
- German:haben, Habenichtse, ...
- Italian:avere, ricco, ...
- Spanish:tener, rico, ...
- Portuguese:ter, rico, ...
- Chinese:有, 富人, ...
- Japanese:持つ, 富裕層, ...
- Arabic:اِمْتَلَك, ثَرِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַחֲזִיק, אָמִיד, ...
- Russian:иметь, богач, ...
- Ukrainian:мати, заможні, ...
- Hindi:पास होना, धनी, ...
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