visit (to go and spend time in a place, or with a person): When did you visit London? He came to visit us.
see (to spend time with or meet with): I’m here to see an old friend.
call on (to visit someone for a short time): I will call on my parents in the afternoon.
pay a visit (to go and see): We decide to pay a visit to the local museum.
look in on (to visit someone briefly, especially someone who is old or ill): I have to look in on a sick friend.
drop in informal (to visit unexpectedly): You’re welcome to drop in whenever you like.
pop in (to visit for a short time): If you’re ever nearby, pop in for a chat.
stop by (to visit briefly): We just stopped by to say hello.
look someone up (to go and see someone): If you’re ever in New York, look me up!
