Synonyms of hands

hands 1 of 2

noun

plural of hand

1

as in control

the ability to direct the course of something

the final decision is in your hands

Synonyms & Similar Words

• control
• grasp
• arm
• direction
• power
• authority
• management
• grip
• government
• administration
• operation
• supervision
• guidance
• hold
• clutch
• jurisdiction
• command
• helm
• mastery
• dominion
• running
• regulation
• domination
• might
• sway
• governance
• oversight
• superintendence

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weakness
• helplessness
• powerlessness
• impotence
• impotency

2

as in enjoyment

the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal

I'd like to get my hands on that vintage Cadillac convertible

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enjoyment
• control
• possession
• keeping
• ownership
• power
• dominion
• proprietorship
• mastery
• retention
• confiscation
• command
• claiming
• procurement
• authority
• repossession
• commandeering
• collaring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• relinquishment
• surrendering
• dispossession
• nonpossession
• transferal

hands

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of hand

1

as in provides

to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption

was happy to hand her grandmother's cookie recipes to the parish ladies to put in their cookbook

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provides
• supplies
• gives
• feeds
• furnishes
• delivers
• distributes
• hands over
• portions
• dispenses
• deals (out)
• transfers
• plies (with)
• apportions
• administers
• doles out
• allocates
• deeds
• parcels (out)
• assigns
• metes (out)
• prorates
• cedes
• makes over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• holds (back)
• keeps (back)
• retains
• reserves
• maintains
• saves
• withholds
• preserves
• conserves
• keeps up

2

as in passes

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

the clerk handed her the receipt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• passes
• reaches
• transfers
• fingers
• gives
• hands over
• bucks
• carries
• paws
• handles
• relays
• renders
• yields
• delivers
• releases
• bears
• gives up
• surrenders
• relinquishes
• turns over
• cedes

3

as in leaves

to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another

handed me her bundles while she fished for her house keys

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leaves
• transfers
• delegates
• gives
• entrusts
• passes
• delivers
• relinquishes
• trusts
• reposes
• vests
• grants
• turns over
• recommends
• loans
• commends
• confides
• hands over
• commits
• transmits
• consigns
• gives over
• lends
• submits
• supplies
• distributes
• bequeaths
• deals (out)
• assigns
• confers
• divides
• wills
• dispenses
• turns in
• hands in
• surrenders
• yields
• releases
• furnishes
• advances
• hands down
• hands on
• disperses
• redelivers
• retransfers
• recommits
• retransmits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• holds
• keeps
• retains
• owns
• reserves
• possesses
• receives
• takes
• holds back
• accepts
• withholds
• takes in
• occupies
• detains
• takes over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hands

Noun

But even with that federal response, nonprofit organizations say private donations remain critical to getting supplies directly into the hands of survivors. — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 31 July 2026

During a situation drill at the end of practice, Williams had Rock Ya-Sin all over him and still caught the ball above his head with two hands. — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Amazon’s willingness to take TNF off the hands of Fox (which subsequently opted out of the final season of its deal) worked out in everyone’s favor, but no Big Tech player has yet to commandeer a package of similar import. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026

Junker, who is committed to San Jose State, has excellent hands and can rack up yards after the catch. — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 31 July 2026

For a time, Putin could still hope that Plan B, in which Trump would simply wash his hands of Ukraine, would succeed. — Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026

The elder Henrichsen bound their hands, and with his son’s help, forced them into a remote trailer where they were held for the next 15 hours, the release states. — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 31 July 2026

And while floral notes have long been celebrated for their versatility, fruit can be just as nuanced when placed in the hands of the right perfumer. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 2026

Soon, a sizzling BDSM relationship between the two unfolds that sees Elliott blindfolded, spanked and crawling on his hands and knees just as Erika wants him. — Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Verb

FastMove basically hands you the powers of an IT specialist without needing to be one. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026

Sam then hands the drawings to the performers, who play them out for the guessers to the best of their abilities. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 July 2026

As class 203 dives into a braiding craze, Noah finds himself without anything to braid until his teacher hands him a torn whiteboard rag. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 July 2026

The employer examines the document, completes Section 2 of Form I-9, perhaps makes a copy consistent with company practice, and hands the document back. — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Merino’s second late winner in as many games puts Spain into the final four with a 2-1 win, and hands a point to the experts, Wilfred and the Algo. — The Athletic Soccer Experts, New York Times, 11 July 2026

For my own hat, Adams hands the shaping over to Ryan McBride, a fellow manager who has worked alongside him for most of Adam's tenure. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026

Someone hands a couple team members a trophy—somehow larger than their ribs trophy. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

Imagine sinking deep into a warm, leather couch as someone hands you a hazelnut latte in a Brooklyn coffee-shop-cum-listening lounge. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 June 2026

Phrases Containing hands

• hands down
• laying on of hands
• on all hands
• wash one's hands of