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have to

verb
HAF tuh/ˈhæf tə/

Formshas to, having to, had to

2 meanings of have to

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  1. 1
    need to doverb
    To need to do something because a rule, a person or a strong feeling makes you.

    We have to finish our homework before we can play.

    I just have to try that new ice cream shop!

    Similargotta

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  2. 2
    must be trueverb
    Used with be to say you are sure something is true, because it makes sense.

    You have to be tired after such a long trip.

    That has to be the pizza delivery at the door.

    Similarmust, gotta

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Origin

This way of saying "must" goes back at least to Old English.