HAND-OVER Synonyms: 125 Similar and Opposite Words

hand over 1 of 2

verb

as in to relinquish

to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress the police officer ordered the suspect to hand over his weapons

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as in to provide

to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption in response to a desperate plea, we handed over all our extra blankets and pillows to the homeless shelter

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as in to hand

to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another handed over their valuables to the desk clerk, who put them in the hotel safe

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as in to pass

to shift possession of (something) from one person to another hand over that screwdriver, will you please?

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handover

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noun

as in surrender

the usually forced yielding of one's person or possessions to the control of another though the handover of my wallet was painful, it was better than getting shot by some trigger-happy punk

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Recent Examples of hand over

Verb

The demilitarization proposal was handed over to Hamas last week in Cairo, an additional official in the region said. —

Daniel Estrin, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026 The medical records were handed over in 2024. —

Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026

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The office did not indicate where the handover took place or identify the relatives who took the body. —

Stephen Smith, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026 SpaceX's Crew-12 mission was originally slated to launch in mid-February, with a typical handover period between them and Crew-11 expected after their arrival in low Earth orbit, allowing the newcomers time to acclimate to microgravity and life aboard the station. —

Josh Dinner, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hand over

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand over

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The United States has offered Iran a 15-point proposal for a ceasefire that includes it relinquishing control of the strait, but at the same time has ordered thousands more troops to the region — possibly in preparation for a military attempt to wrest the waterway from Iran.

— David Rising, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Bohm’s lawsuit demands at least $3 million in damages and that his parents relinquish control of the accounts.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026