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 Special guests Big Boy of Big Boy’s Neighborhood, Ice-T, and Fat Joe took the podium to reflect on Bone Thugs’ career and the personal impact Bizzy, Krayzie, Layzie, Flesh and Wish had on them. — Kyle Eustice, VIBE.com, 17 July 2026 Until these approaches are the norm, people will understandably worry about the effects these sprawling facilities will have on their communities. — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026 The matching funds program is intended to curb some of the outsize impact wealthy supporters have on elections by amplifying smaller donations. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 16 July 2026 Jenner went on to reflect on the lasting impact her mother had on generations of their family. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for have on

Recent Examples of Synonyms for have on

Verb

Forced to drink it herself to try to trick Mysaria, who finds out anyway.

— Brian Grubb, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Therefore, by sending a low-voltage electrical pulse to either antenna, scientists can trick the cockroach into turning in the opposite direction, effectively allowing operators to steer the living robot via remote control.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026

Definition of trick

Verb

In an era when AI generates convincing falsehoods at scale and a third of teenagers report being deceived by fake content online, the ability to weigh evidence critically is not an academic exercise but a plain necessity.

— Rajiv Vinnakota, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Andreas Schjelderup opened the scoring with a spectacular cross-shot that deceived Jordan Pickford and, although Jude Bellingham struck back for England in first-half stoppage time, Norway looked the more likely winners as the second period wore on.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of deceive

Verb

You may be fooled into joining a brokerage with high fees, poor investment options or other red flags.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Jairzinho, Brazil vs Italy, 1970 Jairzinho steals in to give Brazil a two-goal lead with 20 minutes left, controlling the ball with his thigh and then failing to connect with his finish, which is enough to fool goalkeeper Enrico Albertosi.

— Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of fool

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Aside from simply driving through Yellowstone, taking in the sights on foot resulted in 15 deaths through accidental falls, exposure, unexpected medical issues, and run-ins with animals like bison or bears.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026
Visitors can take in the calming sight from land, or hop on a bamboo raft and see it from the river below.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 16 July 2026