pay a visit to
idiom
: to go somewhere to spend time with (someone, such as a friend or relative) : to visit
He paid a visit to his parents.
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Travelers can also pay a visit to Mother House to see where Mother Teresa is buried.
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Christine Burroni, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
For a more relaxing pastime, pay a visit to the smart Otium spa, where you're offered champagne upon arrival before an exfoliating and nourishing 'Roman Bliss' massage.
—Yasemen Kaner-White, theweek, 30 Apr. 2024
To immerse yourself in the borough’s diaspora, pay a visit to these cafés, restaurants, and bars.
—Nicole K. Grimes, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2024
To discover Benin City’s emerging artistic talent, pay a visit to Nosona Studios, says Aindrea Emelife, but make time to explore Edo State’s Okomu National Park too.
—Funmi Fetto, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2024
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Christine Burroni, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
For a more relaxing pastime, pay a visit to the smart Otium spa, where you're offered champagne upon arrival before an exfoliating and nourishing 'Roman Bliss' massage.
—Yasemen Kaner-White, theweek, 30 Apr. 2024
To immerse yourself in the borough’s diaspora, pay a visit to these cafés, restaurants, and bars.
—Nicole K. Grimes, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2024
To discover Benin City’s emerging artistic talent, pay a visit to Nosona Studios, says Aindrea Emelife, but make time to explore Edo State’s Okomu National Park too.
—Funmi Fetto, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2024
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“Pay a visit to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20a%20visit%20to. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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