1
as in to possess
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
my uncle has a sizable collection of black powder rifles
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to accept
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
we decided that I would have the job of calling the volunteers on the phone she refused to have him as a husband
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to produce
to bring forth from the womb
her grandmother had 11 children
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in to deceive
to cause to believe what is untrue
he'd been had —the painting was a fake, and he never saw the "art dealer" or his money again
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
6
as in to allow
to give permission for or to approve of
I will not have any more nonsense about a party in celebration of my retirement
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
7
as in to bribe
to influence someone with a bribe
an upstanding judge who could not be had at any price
Synonyms & Similar Words
8
as in to hold
to keep in one's mind or heart
I have never had an unkind thought for him do you have an opinion?
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in money
a wealthy person
a society that discriminates between the haves and the have-nots
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of have
Helen Regan, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2025
The city has had too many scandals and problematic politicians who have not attached crucial sectors of our city.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2025
Jeff Marks, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
That’s why the initial payroll estimates (drawn from a survey when roughly 60% have responded) are revised twice further (when north of 90% have).
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for have
Verb
Chinese Premier Li Qiang and former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will have front row seats at the event which, according to satellite imagery of apparent rehearsals, could include a large-scale mass gymnastics performance.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2025
The city has had too many scandals and problematic politicians who have not attached crucial sectors of our city.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
It’s been a year of haves and have-nots for the industrials, with companies heavily tied to data center construction, electrification, power generation, and aerospace largely outperforming the rest of the sector.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
That’s why the initial payroll estimates (drawn from a survey when roughly 60% have responded) are revised twice further (when north of 90% have).
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for have
Recent Examples of Synonyms for have
Noun
-
Critics of this approach fear that Title I money could eventually be used in ways that undermine public schools — on private school vouchers, for example.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
-
Anthony, for instance, rushed to the bank and withdrew the money demanded and gave it to someone who came to his home.—
Madhusree Mukerjee,
Scientific American,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Earlier this year, some venture capitalists suggested that startup founders in Europe needed to increase their work hours — including working seven days a week — to be more competitive globally.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
11 Oct. 2025
-
This time around, Chambers is watching from the other side of the table—as a venture capitalist betting on AI startups.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The pull-on sweatshirt features a half-zip design with a large, slouchy collar that adds visual appeal to an otherwise simple outfit, while the pants are made travel-friendly with an adjustable elastic waistband and deep pockets.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
-
What was once the exclusive territory of big chains with deep pockets is quickly becoming a minimum requirement for the bed-and-breakfast, boutique hotel or glamping site down the road.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Have.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/have. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share