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  Use of delexical verbs have and take

In British English, the verb have frequently functions as what is technically referred to as a delexical verb, i.e. it is used in contexts where it has very little meaning in itself but occurs with an object noun which describes an action.

In American English, the verb take, rather than have, is used in these contexts.


British American
I'd like to have a bath. I'd like to take a bath
When are you having holidays? When are you taking holidays?
 
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