A practical english grammar - Vyssaja skola 1978

HAVE as a full verb
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Have is used not only as an auxiliary but as a full verb with a number of meanings. Its basic meaning is “possess, own,” and in this meaning it is a status verb (not used in the progressive).

They have a beautiful garden.

The house has a chimney.

Have got is interchangeable with have in the sense of “possess.” Have and have got are used in quite a different sense when followed by infinitives to express obligation (see Chapter 10).

Have is also used in a number of idioms in which it means something like “undergo, experience.” In these meanings, it can be used in the progressive.

The children are having lots of fun on the playground.

I’m having an operation next week; and I don’t look forward to the experience.

We have a test in history tomorrow.

Followed by a word meaning “child” or “offspring,” have means “give birth to.”

Mrs. Smith had a baby girl this morning.

Their cow had a calf last week.

Here are some other idiomatic phrases using have:

have a headache, a toothache, or other pain

have appendicitis, diabetes, or other disease

have fun, a good time

have difficulty, bad luck, a hard time

have good luck, success

have breakfast, dinner, etc.

have a party, reception, dance, or other social affair

have a meeting, conference, or other official function

have an experience

(See also Chapter 11 for Have + Noun Past Participle.)

Have serves as its own auxiliary in the present and past perfect phrases.

They have had that dog for a long time.

Had your wife had other children before this one was born?