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 team hopes the low-cost experiment will open new avenues for biological research in space and help improve our understanding of the effects the harsh conditions of space have on the health of biological organisms, including humans. —Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026

Is there any special equipment or ingredients that bakers should maybe have on hand? —Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026

The exact timing and strength of El Niño will ultimately determine how much of an influence the pattern has on the season. —Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026

This process likely underlies the profound and sometimes long-lasting effects psilocybin mushrooms can have on thoughts, emotions and perception. —Hollis Karoly, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 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