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

In his first public comments since Democrats' rout of Republicans in the midterm elections, Vance said Republicans must be honest about the impact the war had on their campaigns in order to determine the best path forward for the party. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Player props on opening day are set on projections, not results, which is why four sweat-free picks are worth having on a day like this. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Economists have been particularly concerned about the unprecedented rise in diesel prices because of the trickle-down effect higher fuel prices for transporting consumer goods can quickly have on the economy. — Garrett Haake, NBC news, 2 Nov. 2026

This book not only taught me about the devastation and rebuilding of Galveston, but also the impact the Jewish population had on it. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 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