HAVE ON Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

have on

verb

Definition of have on next

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 The coalition has on its agenda to steer the country away from supporting Ukraine, reject some key European Union policies and change the way the public broadcasters are financed, which many consider a threat for their independence. —

ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026 Also, research the private and public partnerships that develop AI and provide data to show the impact that AI will have on the state, the business community and the citizens. —

Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026 This is one of those dishes that’s ideal to have on hand for a last-minute meal. —

Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026 As one of Johnson County’s few organizations that offers free, daily services, Moreland worries about the impact a permanent closure would have on residents who may be struggling. —

Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for have on

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Those kinds of intimate connections — along with their incredible skills, trick shots and fun-loving theatrics — have helped the Globetrotters prevail as a cultural staple for the past century.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Heathcliff has tricked Edgar’s sister, Isabella, into marrying him by pretending to love her.

— Becky Little, Time, 13 Feb. 2026