HAVE ON Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

have on

verb

Definition of have on

chiefly British

as in to trick

to cause to believe what is untrue you're having me on, aren't you, mate?

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Recent Examples of have on Also, every car will have on-board cameras with multiple angles to cover the race well and very creatively. — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 But at this point, expectations for how much of an impact AI will have on individual companies doesn’t seem rooted in how much progress has been made in implementing it. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 So what does Lefty think everyone else should have on their playlist? — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026 What kind of effect will that and other factors have on Donalds from becoming the first Black governor of Florida? — Terry Collins, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for have on

Recent Examples of Synonyms for have on

Verb

Artificial intelligence bots posing as immigration lawyers are increasingly prevalent on social media, where their goal is to trick immigrants and their families into paying out thousands of dollars.

— Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026
Proponents argue this reveals the AI's full capabilities, including potential for cyberattacks, while critics warn of severe risks like AI wreaking havoc, creating viruses, or tricking humans.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of trick

Verb

Now some say the operation has left them feeling deceived and questioning whether the White House considered their safety.

— Scott Nover, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2026
The two proceed to deceive each other, insult each other’s appearances, and abandon each other in precarious situations.

— Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of deceive

Verb

Today, some are convincing enough to fool experts, helped along by a market where documentation is scarce and comprehensive catalogs and archives are rare.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
No case illustrates the ease with which they are fooled like the confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general.

— David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of fool

Verb

Opinion polls taken in recent weeks show that Fedorov has grown popular enough in Ukraine since his dismissal to pose a serious challenge to Zelensky in a presidential race.

— Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026
The most recent campaign finance reports showed Bass with a big financial lead, taking in more than $510,000.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026