visit
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈvɪzɪt/
KK: /ˈvɪzɪt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To go to see someone or a place for a short time.
Example
I plan to visit my grandmother this weekend.
Tense Forms
Past: visited
Past Participle: visited
Conversation
Hey, do you want to come over and visit for a bit?
Sure, I’d love to catch up with you!
Great! I’ve got some snacks ready for when you visit.
Perfect! I’ll be there in about 10 minutes.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
chat
stop
hang
Antonyms
leave
depart
avoid
noun
Definition
A stay or time spent at a place or with someone, often for social or professional reasons.
Example
We had a lovely visit with our friends over the weekend.
Conversation
Are you planning to have a visit from your family soon?
Yes, they’re coming over next weekend!
That sounds exciting; I hope you all have a great time during their visit.
transitive verb
Definition
To go to see someone or a place for a short time, often for social or professional reasons.
Example
I plan to visit my grandparents this weekend.
Tense Forms
Past: visited
Past Participle: visited
Conversation
Are you planning to visit your grandparents this weekend?
Yeah, I really miss them and want to catch up.
That's great! I hope they have some of your favorite food ready for you.
Root Explanation
Visit → It is derived from the Latin 'visere' (meaning to see) and the suffix '-it' (indicating an action). The word 'visit' means to go and see someone or something, typically for a short time.
Memory Tip
Think of going to 'see' someone — 'visere' means to see, and that's why 'visit' means to go and see.
Visually Confused Words
revisit
evisite
covisit
visto
vista
ovist