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

Additionally, Páez said community members sent letters to the judge asking for the couple’s release, talking about the impact Panqueva and Páez had on their lives. — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

The agency did not respond to questions about what effect the ruling could have on Essayli. — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

So what does Lefty think everyone else should have on their playlist? — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026

What kind of effect will that and other factors have on Donalds from becoming the first Black governor of Florida? — Terry Collins, USA Today, 18 Aug. 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