have

/hæv/ /həv/

Definitions

1. verb

to possess or hold something

“She has a new car.”

2. verb

to be in a certain state or condition

“He has a headache.”

3. verb

to undergo a process or experience

“The company has been struggling financially.”

4. verb

to hold or attend an event or meeting

“We have a meeting at 2 pm.”

5. verb

to consume or eat food

“Let’s have dinner at 8 pm.”

6. verb

to be in a relationship or association

“They have been friends for years.”

7. verb

to be in a particular mood or state

“She has been in a good mood all day.”

8. verb

to cause or bring about

“The rain has caused flooding in the area.”

9. noun

a present or possession

“The gift is a beautiful thing to have.”

10. noun

an opportunity or chance

“This is a great opportunity to have a conversation.”

Synonyms

  • attain
  • hold
  • own
  • possess
  • possess

Antonyms

  • lose
  • misplace