Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Collocations of have


  • to have a baby
  • to have a discussion on/about something
  • to have a shower
  • to have a nap, a rest
  • to have a party
  • to have a wedding
  • to have ability to do something
  • to have an appointment
  • to have an argument
  • to have an interview
  • to have courage to do
  • to have experience
  • to have fun, good time
  • to have faith in something/someone
  • to have influence on someone/something = to affect or change someone or something in an indirect but important way
  • to have merit
  • to have occasion to do something (formal: = to need to do something)
  • to have permission to do something
  • to have responsibility for something or to do something
  • to have the potential to be/become
  • to have breakfast, lunch, dinner, ecc.


Examples
- We had a discussion about a lot of things.
- Applicants for entering English classes at CES school must have an interview with director of studies.
- The investigated person says he has faith in courts
- I had occasion to consult my GP for a sharp pain in my chest
- As a teacher I have authority, but I have never had occasion to use it on my students.

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