visit

/vˈɪzɪt/

/ˈvɪzɪt/

[verb] [noun]

to visit

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to go somewhere because we want to spend time with someone

synonyms : call

call in

to check a website

to go to somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

synonyms : travel to

talk socially without exchanging too much information

synonyms : chaffer

to travel to a place for the purpose of exploration, enjoyment, or sightseeing

synonyms : see

come to see in an official or professional capacity

synonyms : inspect

impose something unpleasant

synonyms : bring down

impose

inflict

assail

stay with as a guest

Visit

[NOUN]

(computing) an occasion when a user goes to a particular webpage

the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

a planned meeting with a professional, such as a doctor or lawyer, to seek advice, receive treatment, or discuss a specific matter

the act of visiting in an official capacity (as for an inspection)

the act of going to see some person in a professional capacity

a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)

synonyms : sojourn

Examples

1. We visited an exhibition of ancient Egyptian art.

2. They visited a place with a desert climate for their archaeological research.

3. We visited some wonderful museums during our trip to London.

4. They visit their cousins during the holidays.

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