visit

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈvɪzɪt/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

A single act of visiting.

2 Definition

A meeting with a doctor at their surgery or the doctor's at one's home.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To habitually go to (someone in distress, sickness etc.) to comfort them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)

2 Definition

To go and meet (a person) as an act of friendliness or sociability.

3 Definition

Of God: to appear to (someone) to comfort, bless, or chastise or punish them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)

4 Definition

To punish, to inflict harm upon (someone or something).

5 Definition

Of a sickness, misfortune etc.: to afflict (someone).

6 Definition

To inflict punishment, vengeance for (an offense) on or upon someone.

7 Definition

To go to (a shrine, temple etc.) for worship. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)

8 Definition

To go to (a place) for pleasure, on an errand, etc.