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

During a tour of the Hospices de Beaune vineyards the day after the charity auction, Ludivine Griveau, the estate’s régisseur and winemaker, described the impact recent heatwaves have had on the vines. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026

Some of the franchised properties have on-site managers appointed by H World. — Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

What impact has this ongoing market had on the community in terms of shaping how people get their food? — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

With the new right-leaning president, Abelardo de la Espriella, coming into power in August, there is some trepidation over the impact this conservative shift may have on the sector. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 6 July 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