2. Use of delexical verbs take Nimm have and In British English, the verb have frequently functions as what is technically referred to as a delexical verb, i.e. an action, ry little meaning in itself but occurs with an object noun which describes e.g. I'd like to have a bath. Have is frequently used in this way with nouns referring to common activities such as washing or resting, e.g She's having a little nap. I'll just have a quick shower before we go out. have is used in these contexts, e.g.: In American English, the verb take, rather than Joe's taking a shower 131, to tale a bath