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

Ray Washburne, co-chair of the Dallas host committee, said there were strong reasons for some lawmakers and candidates to pass on attending. — Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026

Knowing those stories and the people in them also passes on lessons learned involving grief, regret and forgiveness. — Carole Horst, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

Despite widespread skepticism, the idea that only an AI philosopher could teach another AI proper ethics and pass on the secrets of silicon wisdom proved an irresistible draw for a large segment of the technical community. — Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026

Now, Becerra is getting ready to become a first-time grandmother and hopes to pass on the family’s focus on service. — Vincent Medina, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for pass on

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