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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And to sweeten the deal, a stay at the Boston Harbor Hotel also allows guests to pay a visit to Rowes Wharf Sea Grille—a top spot for lobster, oysters and clam chowder—without having to step outdoors and brave the winter weather. —

Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 The following January, her ex-Amish sister persuaded her to pay a visit. —

Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024 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. —

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 See all Example Sentences for pay (someone) a visit

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