visit

word

/ˈvɪzɪt/
VI-zit
/vˈɪzɪt/
VI-zit

Definition

To go to a place to see someone or spend time there for a short period. It can also mean going somewhere like a city, museum, or doctor’s office for a purpose.

Usage & Nuances

Common patterns: 'visit someone', 'visit a place', and 'pay a visit' (more formal). 'Visit' is more general than 'see' and often suggests going somewhere. As a noun, 'a visit' means a short stay or meeting.

Spanish: visitar - visitaPortuguese (BR): visitar - visitaPortuguese (PT): visitar - visitaChinese (Simplified): 拜访 - 参观 - 访问Chinese (Traditional): 拜訪 - 參觀 - 訪問Hindi: मिलने जाना - भेंट - दौरा करनाArabic: يزور - زيارةBengali: ভ্রমণ করা - দেখা করতে যাওয়াRussian: посетить - навещатьJapanese: 訪れる - 訪問するVietnamese: thămKorean: 방문하다Turkish: ziyaret etmekUrdu: ملنا - ملاقات کرناIndonesian: mengunjungi

Example Sentences

We visit our grandparents every Sunday.

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They want to visit the museum tomorrow.

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I need to visit the doctor this afternoon.

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We're thinking of visiting Chicago for a long weekend.

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Thanks for visiting us — it was really good to see you.

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Her parents are in town for a short visit.

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