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/hæv/ v [T] (present tense has /hæz/, /həz/, /əz/, past tense and past participle had /hæd/, /həd/, /əd/) (EXPERIENCE)

Definition

to experience something: We had a wonderful vacation. She had her car stolen last week. have a good/great/nice something If you say have a good/great/nice something you are saying that you hope someone enjoys a particular period of time: Thanks for shopping with us, and have a good day! Have a great trip, and drive safely!
(Definition of have v (EXPERIENCE) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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