pay (someone) a visit
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: to go somewhere to visit (someone)
She paid me a visit while I was in the hospital.
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In addition to all sorts of hearty dishes, Barranquilla is also equipped with a vibrant nightlife scene—and to start your evening off right, be sure to pay a visit to La Troja.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Although The Big Bang Theory‘s onscreen universe is expanding, don’t expect Jim Parsons to pay a visit to the Comic Center of Pasadena anytime soon.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2024
Then go ice skating, watch ice sculptures at work, and pay a visit to Old St. Nicholas.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Above ground, pay a visit to Santa’s Village, a more traditional market filled with chalets serving up hot drinks and Christmas trinkets.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Although The Big Bang Theory‘s onscreen universe is expanding, don’t expect Jim Parsons to pay a visit to the Comic Center of Pasadena anytime soon.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2024
Then go ice skating, watch ice sculptures at work, and pay a visit to Old St. Nicholas.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Above ground, pay a visit to Santa’s Village, a more traditional market filled with chalets serving up hot drinks and Christmas trinkets.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Pay (someone) a visit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20%28someone%29%20a%20visit. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
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