have
/hæv/ ES
/həv/ MX
Translation
To own or hold something, or to help make a past tense (have, has, had).
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
sisters.
"Have" shows that the sisters belong to your family.
has car.
With "he", "she", or "it" the word becomes "has".
finished .
Here "have" helps to show the work is already done.
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