Top synonyms for “have”: accept, bear, birth, cause, consume, deliver, experience, feature, and 20 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a person who possesses great material wealth
- (verb)cause to be born“My wife had twins yesterday!”
- (verb)suffer from; be ill with“She has arthritis”
- (verb)undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)“She suffered a fracture in the accident”
- (verb)cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition“He got his squad on the ball”
- (verb)undergo“The stocks had a fast run-up”
- (verb)cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner“The ads induced me to buy a VCR”
- (verb)serve oneself to, or consume regularly“Have another bowl of chicken soup!”
- (verb)have sex with; archaic use“He had taken this woman when she was most vulnerable”
- (verb)organize or be responsible for“hold a reception”
- (verb)go through (mental or physical states or experiences)“get an idea”
- (verb)have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense“She has $1,000 in the bank”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "have"?
Common synonyms for "have" include accept, bear, birth, cause, consume, deliver. Our thesaurus lists 28 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "have"?
Antonyms for "have" include lack. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "have" mean?
a person who possesses great material wealth
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