visits Meaning & Definition
/ˈvɪzɪts/
What Does Visits Mean?
Visits is a noun that means plural of visit. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of visit. As a verb, it means To habitually go to (someone in distress, sickness etc.) to comfort them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.).
Visits: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈvɪzɪts// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | call on |
Visits Definition (Noun)
- plural of visit
Visits as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of visit
Noun
- A single act of visiting.
- A meeting with a doctor at their surgery or the doctor's at one's home.
Verb
- To habitually go to (someone in distress, sickness etc.) to comfort them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)
- To go and meet (a person) as an act of friendliness or sociability.
- Of God: to appear to (someone) to comfort, bless, or chastise or punish them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)
- To punish, to inflict harm upon (someone or something).
- Of a sickness, misfortune etc.: to afflict (someone).
- To inflict punishment, vengeance for (an offense) on or upon someone.
- To go to (a shrine, temple etc.) for worship. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)
- To go to (a place) for pleasure, on an errand, etc.
Synonyms of Visits
Visits synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Visits
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Visits in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Visits
How Do You Say Visits?
Visits is pronounced //ˈvɪzɪts// and has 1 syllable.