have around
Third Person
has around
Present Participle
having around
Past Tense
had around
Past Participle
had around
1
to have guests or people at one's home for a visit
- She enjoys having her friends around during the holidays.
- She likes to have her sister around for company.
- We had our neighbors around for coffee and a chat.
- We enjoy having friends around for social gatherings.
- We're having John and Sarah around for dinner tomorrow.
2
to keep something readily accessible or nearby
- I always have snacks around for when I get hungry.
- It's good to have a first-aid kit around in case of emergencies.
- She likes to have fresh flowers around to brighten up the room.
- We have board games around for family game nights.
- Do you have any spare change around for the parking meter?