collocation · informal
visit a doctor
UK/ˈvɪzɪt ə ˈdɒktə/US/ˈvɪzɪt ə ˈdɑːktər/VIS·it a DOC·tor
Band 4-5speakingtask2
to go to a doctor for medical advice or treatment
Examples
“If your cough persists, you should visit a doctor.”
“She visited a doctor and got medication for her infection.”
“It's important to visit a doctor for regular check-ups.”
Band 8 sentence
“If initial home remedies fail, it's wise to visit a doctor to obtain a proper diagnosis.”
Collocations
- visit a doctor for a check-up
- visit a doctor about symptoms
Word family
visit verbdoctor noun
Common mistakes
go to doctor→go to the doctor / visit a doctor
visit doctor→visit a doctor
Say it for a higher band
5go to doctor→6see doctor→7+visit a doctor
Synonyms
see a doctor
Easily confused
see a doctor
“If symptoms continue, you should see a doctor as soon as possible.”
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