This is the 5465th most frequent Russian word.
побывать
"Побывать" means "to visit" or "to be (somewhere) for a short time."
Here, 'побывать' is used to express the desire to visit or experience a place.
Я всегда хотел побывать в Париже и увидеть Эйфелеву башню.
I have always wanted to visit Paris and see the Eiffel Tower.
In this context, 'побывать' is used to indicate the action of attending an event or place.
На прошлой неделе мне удалось побывать на концерте любимой группы.
I managed to attend the concert of my favorite band last week.
Here, 'побывать' conveys repeated visits or being somewhere during a specific timeframe.