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Meaning of Have to have

Expressing a necessity or obligation to possess something.

In simple words: Need to own or possess something.

Have to have in a sentence

  • You have to have the right tools to finish the job.
  • She feels you have to have a passport to travel internationally.
  • They said you have to have a ticket to enter the concert.
  • In order to succeed, you have to have dedication.

How to use Have to have

Used to express necessity or obligation to possess something. Common in spoken and informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

have to have + object

Memory hint

Think of a dog that really needs to have its bone.

Related words

Collocations with Have to have

  • have to have a job
  • have to have qualifications
  • have to have permissions

Synonyms for Have to have

  • must have
  • need to have
  • require
  • should possess
  • obliged to own

Common mistakes with Have to have

  • Confused with 'have' vs 'have to have'.
  • Omitting 'to' in the phrase.
  • Using 'have to have' with a wrong tense.

Have to have appears in

S1 E11521

S1 E1

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Frequently asked questions about "Have to have"

What does "Have to have" mean?

Need to own or possess something.

What is the definition of "Have to have"?

Expressing a necessity or obligation to possess something.

How do you use "Have to have" in a sentence?

You have to have the right tools to finish the job.

Can you give another example of "Have to have"?

She feels you have to have a passport to travel internationally.

What are synonyms for "Have to have"?

Common alternatives include must have, need to have, require, should possess, obliged to own.

What words go with "Have to have"?

It commonly pairs with have to have a job, have to have qualifications, have to have permissions.

What are common mistakes when using "Have to have"?

Confused with 'have' vs 'have to have'. Omitting 'to' in the phrase. Using 'have to have' with a wrong tense.

How do you pronounce "Have to have"?

US: //hæv tə hæv//, UK: //hæv tə hæv//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use "Have to have"?

Used to express necessity or obligation to possess something. Common in spoken and informal contexts.