verb

have

Translation

to have, to possess, to eat, to experience

I have a new car.

Let's have lunch together.

You have to finish your homework.

I have a brother.

She has blue eyes.

((sb.)) have ((sth.)) to possess or own (sth.) I have a new car.

((sb.)) have ((sth.)) to eat or drink (sth.) Let's have lunch.

((sb.)) have to-inf to be obligated to do (sth.) You have to finish your homework.

have + ((past participle)) used as an auxiliary verb to form perfect tenses I have seen that film.

Synonyms: possess, own, hold

From Old English 'habban', meaning 'to hold, possess'.

'Have' is one of the most basic verbs. Think of holding something in your hand – you 'have' it.