Visit — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈvi-zət/ vis·it

Meaning & Definition of Visit

Visit (verb)

  1. to pay a call on as an act of friendship or courtesy
  2. to reside with temporarily as a guest
  3. to go to see or stay at (a place) for a particular purpose (such as business or sightseeing)

Visit (noun)

  1. a short stay, call
  2. a brief residence as a guest
  3. an extended stay, sojourn

Word Forms of Visit

Inflections: visited, visiting

Origin & Etymology of Visit

Middle English, from Anglo-French visiter, from Latin visitare, frequentative of visere to go to see, frequentative of vidēre to see

First known use: 13th centuryt

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Visit

Words & Phrases Containing Visit

visit on/upon, visit with, conjugal visit, home visit, pay a visit to, pay (someone) a visit

Frequently Asked Questions about Visit

What does "Visit" mean?

"Visit" means to pay a call on as an act of friendship or courtesy. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to pay a call on as an act of friendship or courtesy. It has 6 distinct senses.

Is "Visit" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Visit" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Visit" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Visit" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Visit"?

"Visit" is pronounced /ˈvi-zət/ and divided into syllables as vis·it.

What is the origin of the word "Visit"?

"Visit" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French visiter, from Latin visitare, frequentative of visere to go to see, frequentative of vidēre to see. First known use: 13th centuryt.

What does "Visit" mean as a verb?

As a verb, "Visit" means: to pay a call on as an act of friendship or courtesy; to reside with temporarily as a guest; to go to see or stay at (a place) for a particular purpose (such as business or sightseeing).

What does "Visit" mean as a noun?

As a noun, "Visit" means: a short stay, call; a brief residence as a guest; an extended stay, sojourn.

What CEFR level is "Visit"?

"Visit" is an A1-level word in SophDict's CEFR vocabulary lists, which group English words from A1 (beginner) to C2 (proficient).