Cool MateVisit
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'.