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Phrasal verbs starting with "have"

17 phrasal verbs use this verb

have against
B1

To have a reason for disliking, opposing, or objecting to someone or something.

have at
B2

To attack, attempt, or begin working on something energetically; used as an imperative invitation to proceed.

have down
B1

To have something perfectly learned or mastered; to have something recorded or noted.

have down as
B2

To consider or mentally classify someone as being a particular type of person.

have in
B1

To invite or arrange for someone to come to your home or workplace, or to keep a supply of something.

have it away
C1

British slang meaning either to have sex with someone, or to steal something and escape.

have it in for
B2

To have a persistent hostile attitude toward someone and want to cause them trouble.

have it in one
B2

To guess or understand something correctly on the very first attempt.

have it off
C1

British slang for having sex with someone.

have it out
B2

To have a direct and frank confrontation with someone in order to settle a dispute or misunderstanding.

have it out for
B2

Chiefly American variant of 'have it in for': to be persistently hostile or resentful toward someone.

have off
B1

To be granted a period of time away from work or school; to have a tooth or body part removed.

have on
B1

To be wearing something; to have plans or commitments; or to trick or tease someone.

have out
B1

To have something removed from your body, usually by a doctor or dentist.

have over
B1

To invite someone to visit you at your home.

have to
A2

To be obliged or required to do something; to express necessity.

have up
C1

(British, informal) To bring someone before a court or authority to face charges.