Visit means to see a person in a social or business context.
- Once a week, Paula visits (not visits with) the doctor for her allergy shots.
Visit also means to explore a location such as a tourist attraction or website.
- Visit (not Visit with) our website for more writing tips!
Visit with emphasizes the idea of social interaction.
- I’ll visit (or visit with) Derek at the hospital while you go rollerblading.
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