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

The effect such a ballot measure could have on voter turnout is also a consideration, said Connie Mixon, a political science professor at Elmhurst University. —Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026

Correspondent Seth Doane travels to Amsterdam, Paris, Venice and Portofino to look at the impacts that tourism is having on cities, resorts and natural attractions, and why some people are resisting visitors – or redefining tourism – in some of the world's most popular and fragile destinations. —David Morgan, CBS News, 1 May 2026

Extra batteries are always good to have on hand, but especially in emergencies. —Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026

In California, which has a helmet law, 94% had on a helmet. —Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 1 May 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
• chitosan
• cynodon
• denouement
• deuteron
• echelon