Synonyms for

Visiting

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

Definition

The act of going to see someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

sojourning sojourner guesting

Informal

dropping by popping in hanging out

Literary

sojourning tarrying

Antonyms

staying remaining residing settling abiding sojourning

Common collocations

  • visiting hours
  • visiting professor
  • visiting scholar
  • visiting nurse
  • visiting relatives
  • visiting the sick
  • visiting a museum

Word family

noun visit
verb visit
adjective visiting
adverb visitingly

Usage note

The word 'visiting' is the present participle of 'visit'. It is often used to describe someone who is temporarily staying in a place or meeting someone. Be mindful of the context, as 'visiting' can imply a brief stay or a more extended one.

Example sentences

  1. I am visiting my friend in the hospital.
  2. We are visiting the zoo on Saturday.
  3. My family is visiting relatives in another state.
  4. She is visiting her parents for the holidays.
  5. He is visiting his old school to say hello to his teachers.

Quotes

  • The joy of visiting a new place is not so much in where we go, but in how we get there.
  • There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.
  • The best time for planning a book is while you're doing the dishes.

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