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Visit

UK /["/ˈvɪzɪt/","/ˈvɪzɪts/","/ˈvɪzɪtɪd/","/ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/"]/US /["/ˈvɪzɪt/","/ˈvɪzɪts/","/ˈvɪzɪtɪd/","/ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/"]/

Definition

to go to see a person or a place for a period of time

In simple words: To go see someone or a place for a short time.

Examples

  • I plan to visit my grandmother this weekend.
  • We will visit the museum on Saturday.
  • Can you visit our website for more information?
  • She loves to visit new places when she travels.
  • He decided to visit his friend in the hospital.

Usage notes

Use 'visit' when talking about going to see friends, family, or places. It can be formal or informal depending on context. Avoid using it for professional meetings; instead say 'attend' or 'meet'.

Grammar pattern

visit + object

Memory hint

Think of 'visit' like 'seeing a guest' — they come to your house!

Collocations

  • frequently
  • often
  • regularly
  • come to
  • go to
  • decide to
  • with
  • frequently
  • often
  • regularly
  • come to
  • go to
  • decide to
  • with
  • frequently
  • often
  • regularly
  • come to
  • go to
  • decide to
  • with
  • frequently
  • often
  • regularly
  • come to
  • go to
  • decide to
  • with

Synonyms

  • see
  • call on
  • drop by
  • stop by
  • tour

Antonyms

  • depart
  • leave

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'attend' which is used for events or meetings.
  • Using 'visit' without an object (e.g., 'I will visit' is incomplete).
  • Saying 'visiting to' instead of just 'visit'.