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

Incredibly, when setting monetary policy, the Fed ignores the value of the dollar and the impact taxes and regulations have on economic activity. —Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026

His father, dressed in an orange jumpsuit, rocked back and forth in his chair with several tears streaming down his face, and listened as his son’s statement described the impact that losing his sister had on his life. —Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026

The film explores Kahlo’s rise as an artist in Mexico City and the impact disability and chronic pain from an accident as a young adult had on her life and work. —Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026

With $143 billion to his name and six decades of work experience under his belt, the Oracle of Omaha understands the power that connections have on careers. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Jan. 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