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 are noticing the impact their reliance on technology has had on their relationships, and are craving real personal connections. —Staff Author, Parents, 7 June 2026

McNabb, who had on a cage to protect his face, is Vegas’ best defensive defenseman. —Mark Anderson, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026

The impact those three had on the program, however, will last a long time. —Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026

Queen Anne's County pauses data center development During the 12-month pause, the county will research and evaluate potential impacts that data centers could have on local infrastructure, land use, utilities and environmental resources. —Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 4 June 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