Definitions
1.verbTo habitually go to (someone in distress, sickness etc.) to comfort them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)
2.verbTo go and meet (a person) as an act of friendliness or sociability.
3.verbOf God: to appear to (someone) to comfort, bless, or chastise or punish them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)
4.verbTo punish, to inflict harm upon (someone or something).
5.verbOf a sickness, misfortune etc.: to afflict (someone).
6.verbTo inflict punishment, vengeance for (an offense) on or upon someone.
7.verbTo go to (a shrine, temple etc.) for worship. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)
8.verbTo go to (a place) for pleasure, on an errand, etc.
9.nounThe act of someone or something that visits.