have on

verb

had on; having on; has on

transitive verb

1

: wear

has on a new suit

2

chiefly British : to trick or deceive intentionally : put on sense 5

3

chiefly British : to have plans for

What do you have on for tomorrow?

Synonyms of have on

• trick
• deceive
• fool
• take in

Examples of have on in a Sentence

you're having me on, aren't you, mate?

Recent Examples on the Web

There is also a laundry list of nice-to-haves on the property, including a heated pool, hot tub, and a home gym. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026

The bulk of these are due to their obsolescence and the psychological impact that has on robots. — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

For example, the Market Risotto is an all-year favorite, but the vegetable and protein combinations evolve with whatever the local farmers market has on hand. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

Arguelles’ journey — and the impact the discovery had on his daughter, Sophia Maddox — is explored in Hulu’s My Grandfather Charles Manson. — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for have on

• aileron
• antiphon
• autobahn
• carillon
• castellan
• celadon
• cephalon
• cynodon
• denouement
• deuteron
• echelon
• epsilon