What does VISIT mean?

Visit

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definitions:

• verb: to go to a place, especially for a short time or regularly; to stay with someone for a short time
• noun: an act of going to see a place, especially for a short time or as a tourist; an official or formal call to a person or place

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈvɪzɪt/
• UK: /ˈvɪzɪt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "visit" comes from the Latin word "visitare" meaning "to go to see." It has been used in English since the 13th century. The verb form is commonly used to describe going to a place, such as visiting a friends house or visiting a museum. The noun form is commonly used to describe a trip to a place, such as a visit to a city or a visit to a doctors office.

Synonyms:

• verb: call, drop by, stop by, go to, see, attend, frequent
• noun: trip, tour, excursion, pilgrimage, journey, expedition

Related Words:

• vista
• vital
• virus
• vigor
• video

Example Sentences:

• She plans to visit her grandparents next weekend.
• He visited the museum while he was in town.
• She received a visit from her boss at work.
• They went on a visit to the Grand Canyon.