Synonyms for

Hath

Verb / hæθ / Another word for hath — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hath is an old-fashioned or poetic way of saying 'has' or 'have'.

Synonyms & similar words

has have possess own hold contain carry bear enjoy experience maintain sustain support keep preserve retain save stockpile store

Synonyms by register

Literary

doth giveth worketh

Antonyms

has possesses holds owns acquires receives

Common collocations

  • he hath
  • she hath
  • it hath
  • who hath
  • that hath
  • God hath
  • the Lord hath

Word family

verb have

Usage note

Hath is an archaic third-person singular present indicative form of the verb 'have'. It is primarily found in older texts, such as the King James Bible, and is rarely used in modern English except for stylistic effect.

Example sentences

  1. He hath a big house.
  2. She hath a beautiful garden.
  3. The cat hath caught a mouse.
  4. They hath been to the beach.
  5. He hath a lot of friends.

Quotes

  • Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.
  • To be, or not to be, that is the question.
  • All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.

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