have on
verb
had on; having on; has on
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?
Examples of have on in a Sentence
you're having me on, aren't you, mate?
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John Aguilar, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Bertman, who turns 88 on May 23, has on his resume before this latest honor, prime spots in the College Baseball Hall of Fame, Louisiana State University Hall of Fame, state of Louisiana Hall of Fame, University of Miami Hall of Fame and Miami Beach High School Hall of Fame.
—George Solomon, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Styles like this are nice to have on hand for last-minute events, including casual date nights and more special occasions.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Topics covered will include the influence alcohol had on starting the library; the 1871 Chicago Fire and its impact; language in which the library’s first books were written; and the library’s various locations over the decades.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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John Aguilar, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Bertman, who turns 88 on May 23, has on his resume before this latest honor, prime spots in the College Baseball Hall of Fame, Louisiana State University Hall of Fame, state of Louisiana Hall of Fame, University of Miami Hall of Fame and Miami Beach High School Hall of Fame.
—George Solomon, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Styles like this are nice to have on hand for last-minute events, including casual date nights and more special occasions.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Topics covered will include the influence alcohol had on starting the library; the 1871 Chicago Fire and its impact; language in which the library’s first books were written; and the library’s various locations over the decades.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Have on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20on. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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