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

Many at Madrid’s Valdebebas training ground were closely following the saga and were delighted at the prospect of Rodri’s arrival because of the influence he was expected to have on the dressing room and on the pitch. — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Here's a breakdown of the figures and the impact the draft had on Pittsburgh. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Beyond representation, the findings point to the broader impact storytelling can have on how Black audiences view aging, relationships, family, and themselves. — Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

That’s just one of the many familiar and unfamiliar faces that Mason has on hand. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 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