Have — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Have
Have (verb)
- to hold or maintain (something tangible or intangible) as a possession, privilege, entitlement, or responsibility
- to hold in one's use, service, regard, or at one's disposal
- to hold, include, or contain as a part or whole
Have (noun)
- one that is well-endowed especially in material wealth
Have (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to keep, control, or experience as one's own
"my uncle has a sizable collection of black powder rifles"
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to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
"we decided that I would have the job of calling the volunteers on the phone"
"she refused to have him as a husband"
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to bring forth from the womb
"her grandmother had 11 children"
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to cause to believe what is untrue
"he'd been had —the painting was a fake, and he never saw the art dealer or his money again"
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to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
"had a great time at the party"
"had three operations on her leg"
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to give permission for or to approve of
"I will not have any more nonsense about a party in celebration of my retirement"
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to influence someone with a bribe
"an upstanding judge who could not be had at any price"
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to keep in one's mind or heart
"I have never had an unkind thought for him"
"do you have an opinion?"
Have (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a wealthy person
"a society that discriminates between the haves and the have-nots"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Have
The most common words with a similar meaning to Have:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Have
Words with the opposite meaning of Have:
Near Antonyms of Have
Word Forms of Have
Origin & Etymology of Have
Middle English, from Old English habban; akin to Old High German habēn to have, and perhaps to hevan to lift heave:1
First known use: before 12th centuryt
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Have
- CEFR level: A1 English Vocabulary — Page 8
- Topics: Grammar Function Words
Words & Phrases Containing Have
Frequently Asked Questions about Have
What does "Have" mean?
"Have" means to hold or maintain (something tangible or intangible) as a possession, privilege, entitlement, or responsibility. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to hold or maintain (something tangible or intangible) as a possession, privilege, entitlement, or responsibility. It has 9 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Have"?
Other words for "Have" include command, enjoy, hold, own, possess, retain, accept and take. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Have" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Have"?
There are 246 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Have". Common alternatives include command, enjoy, hold, own, possess, retain, accept, take, bear and birth.
What is the opposite of "Have"?
Antonyms of "Have" include lack, want, decline, deny, disallow, disapprove, negative and refuse. Near antonyms include abandon, cede, disclaim and disown.
How do you use "Have" in a sentence?
Examples of "Have" in a sentence: "my uncle has a sizable collection of black powder rifles"; "we decided that I would have the job of calling the volunteers on the phone"; "she refused to have him as a husband".
Is "Have" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Have" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.
Is "Have" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As an A1-level word, "Have" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.
How do you pronounce "Have"?
"Have" is pronounced /ˈhav/.