visiting relative

collocation in English

meaningsofvisitandrelative

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visit
noun[C]
uk
/ˈvɪz.ɪt/us
/ˈvɪz.ɪt/
an occasion when you visit a place ...
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relative
noun[C]
uk
/ˈrel.ə.tɪv/us
/ˈrel.ə.t̬ɪv/
a member of ...
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(Definition ofvisitandrelativefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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She made paper cuts, embroidered, drew floral decorations, decorated wedding rooms, cooked matou when visiting relatives and did many other things.
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This is followed by visiting relatives and neighbours.
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Together they raised seven children in a house often filled with visiting relatives, friends and political allies.
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A principal jailer, who sat by the door, determined whether visiting relatives and loved ones would be allowed inside the prison.
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This is followed by visiting relatives and neighbors.
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For example, he gives away food meant for visiting relatives to the poor because in his view they need it more.
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A few apartments are used as guest quarters for visiting relatives of residents.
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Important relationships and friendships are also recognized during the day, by visiting relatives and friends, exchanging gifts and sweets.
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Made on festive and auspicious occasions, they are given to visiting relatives.
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He took up the life of an old farmer, as he called himself, buying up property and farming it himself, while entertaining visiting relatives.
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Stuffing is not common but has been imported by visiting relatives into some household but has not taken into popular cuisine.
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Like other festivals of the region, the day is marked by visiting relatives, friends and neighbors.
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