The meaning of 'VE is have. How to use 've in a sentence.

(Definition of 've from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) What is the pronunciation of ’ve ? Translations of 've

In Germanic paganism, a vé (Old Norse: [ˈweː]) or wēoh (Old English) is a type of shrine, sacred enclosure or other place with religious significance. The term appears in skaldic poetry and in place names in Scandinavia (with the exception of Iceland), often in connection with an Old Norse deity or a geographic feature.

've is the usual spoken form of `have,' especially when `have' is an auxiliary verb. It is added to the end of the pronoun that is the subject of the verb. For example, `you have' can be shortened to `you've.'

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Mar 11, 2025 · In many dialects, -'ve is only used to mark the perfect aspect ("I've done something" = "I have done something"), not to signify possession ("I have something"), necessity ("I have to do something"), etc. In others, -'ve is used more broadly; this is sometimes proscribed.

‘VE definition: short form of have: . Learn more.