pay a visit to
idiom
: to go somewhere to spend time with (someone, such as a friend or relative) : to visit
He paid a visit to his parents.
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With the Farragut being repaired nearby, Kirk has decided to pay a visit to his brother.
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Gabby, 26, and her dad Chuck, 61, spontaneously decided to pay a visit to Animal Friends of the Valley shelter in Wildomar, California.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
For delicious food at any time of day, pay a visit to Gracious Plates on Main, which is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Franklin on Main Street.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
The regular season starts Sept. 4, when the Dallas Cowboys pay a visit to the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.
—Lilia Wood, NBC news, 30 July 2025
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Gabby, 26, and her dad Chuck, 61, spontaneously decided to pay a visit to Animal Friends of the Valley shelter in Wildomar, California.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
For delicious food at any time of day, pay a visit to Gracious Plates on Main, which is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Franklin on Main Street.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
The regular season starts Sept. 4, when the Dallas Cowboys pay a visit to the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.
—Lilia Wood, NBC news, 30 July 2025
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“Pay a visit to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20a%20visit%20to. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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