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visits

/ˈvɪzɪts/

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noun

A single act of visiting.

Examples :

"The doctor limits visits to ten minutes per patient. "

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noun

A meeting with a doctor at their surgery or the doctor's at one's home.

Examples :

"My doctor's visits are scheduled every three months. "

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verb

To habitually go to (someone in distress, sickness etc.) to comfort them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)

Examples :

""My grandmother visits the lonely elderly woman next door every week to keep her company." "

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verb

To go and meet (a person) as an act of friendliness or sociability.

Examples :

"My grandmother visits us every Sunday. "

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verb

Of God: to appear to (someone) to comfort, bless, or chastise or punish them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)

Examples :

"The old woman believed God often visited her in her dreams, offering comfort and guidance. "

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verb

To punish, to inflict harm upon (someone or something).

Examples :

"The teacher visited the student harshly for cheating on the test. "

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Of a sickness, misfortune etc.: to afflict (someone).

Examples :

"The flu virus visited many students at the school this week. "

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verb

To inflict punishment, vengeance for (an offense) on or upon someone.

Examples :

"The corrupt regime visits harsh penalties on anyone who dares to criticize it. "

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To go to (a shrine, temple etc.) for worship. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)

Examples :

"Every Sunday, my grandmother visits the local temple to pray. "

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verb

To go to (a place) for pleasure, on an errand, etc.

Examples :

"My grandmother visits us every Sunday. "