have
Translation
to possess, to experience, to eat, must
Examples
I have a new car.
I have a new car.
We have lunch at noon.
We have lunch at noon.
You have to finish your homework.
You have to finish your homework.
She has blue eyes.
She has blue eyes.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to possess something I have a new car.
((sth.)) to eat or drink something We have lunch at noon.
((to-inf)) to be obliged to do something You have to finish your homework.
((as auxiliary verb)) + ((past participle)) used to form perfect tenses I have finished my work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: possess, own, hold
Etymology
From Old English 'habban', a fundamental Germanic verb.
Memory Tips
One of the most common verbs in English. Think of 'having' something in your hand. It's used for possession, eating, obligation, and as an auxiliary verb.