Have – Synonyms

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The verb “to have” entails various meanings. One meaning refers to ownership or possession, but it can also mean to hold, eat, or receive something.

Another word for “have” is gain or hold. However, more synonyms will be listed in this article.

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“Have” – General synonyms

The following illustrates other words for “have” that may be used in everyday conversation as well as in academic writing.

  • Achieve
  • Acquire
  • Gain
  • Hold
  • Maintain
  • Obtain
  • Own
  • Possess
  • Retain
  • Secure

“Have” synonyms in the sense of own

Synonyms of the word “have” in the sense of own are:

  • Be the owner of
  • Boast
  • Hold
  • Keep
  • Occupy
  • Own
  • Possess
  • Retain

“Have” synonyms in the sense of ask to

Synonyms of the word “have” in the sense of ask to are:

  • Ask to
  • Compel
  • Direct to
  • Enjoin to
  • Induce to
  • Make
  • Persuade to

“Have” synonyms in the sense of get

Synonyms of the word “have” in the sense of get are:

  • Accept
  • Acquire
  • Gain
  • Get
  • Obtain
  • Procure
  • Receive
  • Secure
  • Take
  • Take receipt of

“Have” synonyms in the sense of suffer

Synonyms of the word “have” in the sense of suffer are:

  • Be suffering from
  • Endure
  • Experience
  • Suffer
  • Sustain
  • Undergo

“Have” synonyms in the sense of put up with

Synonyms of the word “have” in the sense of put up with are:

  • Allow
  • Consider
  • Entertain
  • Put up with
  • Tolerate

“Have” synonyms in the sense of include

Synonyms of the word “have” in the sense of include are:

  • Comprises
  • Consist of
  • Contain
  • Entail
  • Include
  • Incorporate

“Have” synonyms in the sense of consume

Synonyms of the word “have” in the sense of consume are:

  • Consume
  • Devour
  • Drink
  • Eat
  • Quaff

“Have” synonyms in the sense of organize

Synonyms of the word “have” in the sense of organize are:

  • Arrange
  • Hold
  • Lay on
  • Organize
  • Plan

“Have” synonyms in the sense of entertain

Synonyms of the word “have” in the sense of entertain are:

  • Entertain
  • Invite
  • Receive

“Have” synonyms in the sense of experience

Synonyms of the word “have” in the sense of experience are:

  • Be faced with
  • Came across
  • Experience
  • Go through
  • Meet with
  • Run into
  • Undergo

“Have” synonyms in the sense of cheat

Synonyms of the word “have” in the sense of cheat are:

  • Cheat
  • Deceive
  • Dupe
  • Fool
  • outwit
  • Stiff
  • Swindle
  • Tick

“Have” – Synonyms used in academic writing

In an academic context, the word “have” is used in a vast range of different contexts. It can describe a possession or indicate the past tense. However, it is very important to use the word appropriately in its respective context.

However, some synonyms for “have” used in academic writing will be shown below.

Are you looking for suitable synonyms for “have” for your academic paper? Have a look at the table below with the top suggestions from our BachelorPrint-Team.

“Have” Synonyms Examples
Obtain The participants in the study have a variety of…
The participants in the study obtain a variety of…
Hold I have my own company.
I hold my own company.
Contain The house has 5 bathrooms.
The house contains 5 bathrooms.
Entail The word has a vast range of definitions.
The word entails a vast range of definitions.
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