Synonyms of handed over

handed over

verb

past tense of hand over

1

as in relinquished

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relinquished
• rendered
• surrendered
• delivered
• turned over
• laid down
• turned in
• coughed up
• transferred
• ceded
• abandoned
• yielded
• gave up
• resigned
• committed
• entrusted
• waived
• released
• discarded
• forfeited
• consigned
• parted (with)
• shed
• deserted
• renounced
• abnegated
• forsook

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• kept
• retained
• withheld

2

as in provided

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provided
• supplied
• handed
• gave
• furnished
• fed
• delivered
• distributed
• plied (with)
• dispensed
• dealt (out)
• doled out
• allocated
• meted (out)
• administered
• made over
• assigned
• apportioned
• parceled (out)
• transferred
• prorated
• ceded
• portioned
• deeded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• held (back)
• kept (back)
• retained
• reserved
• withheld
• maintained
• preserved
• saved
• kept up
• conserved

3

as in left

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• left
• handed
• transferred
• entrusted
• gave
• delegated
• delivered
• turned over
• passed
• recommended
• transmitted
• committed
• relinquished
• commended
• confided
• granted
• trusted
• vested
• consigned
• gave over
• loaned
• submitted
• assigned
• distributed
• handed down
• reposed
• lent
• dealt (out)
• divided
• conferred
• handed in
• bequeathed
• turned in
• handed on
• dispensed
• furnished
• supplied
• dispersed
• released
• surrendered
• yielded
• willed
• advanced
• retransferred
• recommitted
• retransmitted
• redelivered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• held
• kept
• retained
• reserved
• received
• withheld
• owned
• possessed
• held back
• accepted
• detained
• occupied
• took
• took over
• took in

4

as in handed

to shift possession of (something) from one person to another

hand over that screwdriver, will you please?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• handed
• passed
• reached
• transferred
• gave
• bucked
• carried
• turned over
• bore
• relayed
• rendered
• handled
• delivered
• fingered
• released
• gave up
• ceded
• pawed
• yielded
• surrendered
• relinquished

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of handed over

It’s carried by the system that surrounds it, and that system reflects the choices made about how work is structured and handed over. — Kristofer Mussar, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Although some states have voluntarily handed over voter rolls to the federal government, many others have challenged demands in court and won. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

His office said it would probably be handed over to a police museum. — ABC News, 10 July 2026

The attorneys, hired by Valdes’ mother, Kristy Dee Garcia, said the Miami Police Department has not handed over to them any evidence, including an unredacted incident report, witness statements or officers’ body camera footage. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Next, the raw material is handed over to Talga Group, a specialist firm that purifies the recycled feedstock into pristine, battery-grade graphite. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026

Local police say the scene is being handed over to the Pennsylvania State Police. — Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 28 June 2026

The baby was removed from the rubble first and handed over to his father. — Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 26 June 2026

Owen handed over the reins at a crucial moment in the group’s history. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 June 2026