have to

Universal Words 1 (also have got to) used to show that you must do sth: Sorry, I've got to go. * Did she have to pay a fine? * You don't have to knock-just walk in. * I haven't got to leave till seven. * First, you have to think logically about your fears. * (spoken) I have to admit, the idea of marriage scares me. * Do you have to go? * (especially BrE) Have you got to go? 2 (also have got to especially in BrE) used to give advice or recommend sth: You simply have to get a new job. * You've got to try this recipe-it's delicious. 3 (also have got to especially in BrE) used to say that sth must be true or must happen: There has to be a reason for his strange behaviour. * This war has got to end soon. 4 (spoken) used to suggest that an annoying event happens in order to annoy you, or that sb does sth in order to annoy you: Of course, it had to start raining as soon as we got to the beach. * Do you have to hum so loudly? (= it is annoying) -< MODAL, MUST