have Synonyms
Another word for have
• verb (Context 1)
To possess, own, or hold something as property or as an attribute, quality, or relationship.
"They possess a small cottage by the lake and two friendly dogs."
• verb (Context 2)
To experience, undergo, or be affected by an action, state, emotion, or illness.
"We had a wonderful time exploring the museum yesterday afternoon."
• verb (Context 3)
To be obliged, required, or compelled to do something (used with a following infinitive with 'to').
"I must to finish this financial report before the office closes on Friday."
• verb (Context 4)
To eat or drink a meal, food, or beverage.
"Let us consume lunch together at the cafe across the street."
• noun (Context 5)
A person or group that possesses wealth, resources, or material privileges (usually used in the plural and contrasted with 'have-nots').
"The economic report examined the widening gap between the haves and the plutocrat-nots in modern society."
Opposites of have
The opposite of have shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: