pass on

verb

passed on; passing on; passes on

: to die

—used as a polite way to avoid saying the word "die"

Have both your parents passed on?

Examples of pass on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ridley, who has family from Arkansas and Louisiana, first learned how to garden from his Southern grandmother, and continues to pass on his knowledge to Project Jubilee participants. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Prince Harry’s birthday just passed on September 15, and with the royal back in the UK, there have been questions about whether the special day came with a meeting or at least a message from his family. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Sep. 2026

The states argued that the merger would lead to higher prices and fewer options for theaters and cable and satellite providers, who would in turn pass on higher costs to consumers. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

Through creativity, passion, and craftsmanship, that dream becomes something tangible, something that can be worn, cherished, and passed on through generations. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for pass on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon