meaning of visit
1. To go or come to see, as for the purpose of friendship, business, curiosity, etc. ; to attend; to call upon; as, the physician visits his patient.
2. To go or come to see for inspection, examination, correction of abuses, etc. ; to examine, to inspect; as, a bishop visits his diocese; a superintendent visits persons or works under his charge.
3. To come to for the purpose of chastising, rewarding, comforting; to come upon with reward or retribution; to appear before or judge; as, to visit in mercy; to visit one in wrath.
4. To make a visit or visits; to maintain visiting relations; to practice calling on others.
5. The act of visiting, or going to see a person or thing; a brief stay of business, friendship, ceremony, curiosity, or the like, usually longer than a call; as, a visit of civility or respect; a visit to Saratoga; the visit of a physician.
6. The act of going to view or inspect; an official or formal inspection; examination; visitation; as, the visit of a trustee or inspector.
7. a temporary stay e. g. , as a guest
Related Words
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