Have Definition
have
noun
- a person who possesses great material wealth
verb
- have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense; "She has $1,000 in the bank"; "He has got two beautiful daughters"; "She holds a Master's degree from Harvard"
- have as a feature; "This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France"
- go through (mental or physical states or experiences); "get an idea"; "experience vertigo"; "get nauseous"; "receive injuries"; "have a feeling"
- have ownership or possession of; "He owns three houses in Florida"; "How many cars does she have?"
- 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"; "He got a girl into trouble"
- serve oneself to, or consume regularly; "Have another bowl of chicken soup!"; "I don't take sugar in my coffee"
- have a personal or business relationship with someone; "have a postdoc"; "have an assistant"; "have a lover"
- organize or be responsible for; "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course"
- have left; "I have two years left"; "I don't have any money left"; "They have two more years before they retire"
- be confronted with; "What do we have here?"; "Now we have a fine mess"
- undergo; "The stocks had a fast run-up"
- suffer from; be ill with; "She has arthritis"
- 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"; "My wife made me buy a new sofa"
- receive willingly something given or offered; "The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter"; "I won't have this dog in my house!"; "Please accept my present"
- get something; come into possession of; "receive payment"; "receive a gift"; "receive letters from the front"
- undergo (as of injuries and illnesses); "She suffered a fracture in the accident"; "He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars"; "She got a bruise on her leg"; "He got his arm broken in the scuffle"
- achieve a point or goal; "Nicklaus had a 70"; "The Brazilian team got 4 goals"; "She made 29 points that day"
- cause to be born; "My wife had twins yesterday!"
- have sex with; archaic use; "He had taken this woman when she was most vulnerable"
"Have" in song lyrics
See how have is used in real songs:
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"It becomes a problem you shouldn't have"
2 Live Crew — You Got Larceny -
"I have the woody man, I have"
3rd Bass — Oval Office -
"been there done that yes I have"
69 Boyz — One God, One Judge
Words that rhyme with have
Usage tips for "have"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "have" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for have to find words that pair well.