English Explanatory Dictionary

have one's way

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To obtain the circumstances one wishes for; to do what one wishes to do, or to have others do what one wishes them to do.
  2. To achieve a desired or natural result.
  3. To have sexual intercourse with, especially without the consent of one's partner.

Pronunciation

en-au-have one's way.ogg

Word forms

have one's way has one's way having one's way had one's way

Synonyms

get one's way

Derived words

have one's way with
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