visit

/ˈvɪzɪt/verb
Elementary
1

To habitually go to (someone in distress, sickness etc.) to comfort them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)

2

To go and meet (a person) as an act of friendliness or sociability.

3

Of God: to appear to (someone) to comfort, bless, or chastise or punish them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)

4

To punish, to inflict harm upon (someone or something).

5

Of a sickness, misfortune etc.: to afflict (someone).

6

To inflict punishment, vengeance for (an offense) on or upon someone.

7

To go to (a shrine, temple etc.) for worship. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)

8

To go to (a place) for pleasure, on an errand, etc.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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