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1vis·it Listen to audio/ˈvɪzət/ verb
vis·its; vis·it·ed; vis·it·ing
1 a : to go somewhere to spend time with (someone, such as a friend or relative) [+ obj] She is visiting her aunt in New York. [no obj] When are you coming to visit?often used + with in U.S. English She is visiting with her aunt in New York.
b [+ obj] : to go somewhere to see and talk to (someone) in an official way or as part of your job
He is visiting a client in Phoenix.
c [+ obj] : to go to see (a doctor, dentist, etc.)
She visits her doctor regularly.
2 [+ obj] : to go to (a place) for pleasure, as part of your job, etc.
We visited the zoo. I would like to visit Rome someday. City officials visited the building site. Our town was once visited by the President.
3 [+ obj] : to go to (a Web site) on the Internet
Be sure to visit our Web site.
visit on/upon [phrasal verb]
visit (something) on/upon (someone) formal + old-fashioned : to punish (someone) with (something)
The Lord visited a plague upon the city. The saying the sins of the fathers are visited upon the children means that children often suffer for the bad things their parents do.
visit with [phrasal verb]
visit with (someone) US : to spend time talking informally with (someone)
I had a chance to visit with her for a few minutes after the meeting.see also 1visit 1a (above)

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