have
noun
- 1
a person who possesses great material wealth
verb
- 1
cause to be born
My wife had twins yesterday!
- 2
suffer from; be ill with
She has arthritis
- 3
undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
She suffered a fracture in the accident
He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars
- 4
cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
He got his squad on the ball
This let me in for a big surprise
- 5
undergo
The stocks had a fast run-up
- 6
cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
The ads induced me to buy a VCR
My children finally got me to buy a computer
- 7
serve oneself to, or consume regularly
Have another bowl of chicken soup!
I don't take sugar in my coffee
- 8
have sex with; archaic use
He had taken this woman when she was most vulnerable
- 9
organize or be responsible for
hold a reception
have, throw, or make a party
- 10
go through (mental or physical states or experiences)
get an idea
experience vertigo
- 11
have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
She has $1,000 in the bank
He has got two beautiful daughters
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