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’s nothing more classic than a white T-shirt and jeans, a combination that Kravitz has on repeat. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

Previously, the Department of Interior has cited concerns about the impact turbine blades can have on military radar in its efforts to halt offshore wind development. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026

Those individuals should make sure the address the agency has on file is up to date, according to SSA. — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Ditka, meanwhile, was one of the most famous coaches of his era because of the success his teams had on the field, as well as his blunt talk. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 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