have
Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb
pl: nullpast: hadpp: hading: havingcomp: nullsup: null
This word functions as the primary engine of English possession and state, but its feeling shifts dramatically based on context. When used for ownership, it is neutral and factual. When used for experiences, it describes a slice of time or a specific occurrence, often carrying an emotional weight that a simple possessive wouldn't convey.
Meanings
Transitive Verb
[someone][something]
To experience or undergo a specific state or event.
"They have a great time at the party."
Transitive Verb
[someone][something]
To cause something to be done by someone else.
"I had the mechanic fix my brakes."
Intransitive Verb
[doing]
To possess a certain quality or characteristic.
"The house has a very old feel to it."