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 Many at Madrid’s Valdebebas training ground were closely following the saga and were delighted at the prospect of Rodri’s arrival because of the influence he was expected to have on the dressing room and on the pitch. — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 That inconsistency deserves thoughtful examination and acknowledgment of the impact of that inconsistency has on child victims. — Keith Wortz, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026 Here's a breakdown of the figures and the impact the draft had on Pittsburgh. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 Beyond representation, the findings point to the broader impact storytelling can have on how Black audiences view aging, relationships, family, and themselves. — Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for have on

Recent Examples of Synonyms for have on

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Mistruths, false claims, scams, and other deceptive efforts are tricking people into thinking that a watermark removal app will do wonders, whereas the reality is that the results are at best half-mixed or aimed to cause damage.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
ClickFix works by tricking you into performing an action on your computer that stealthily downloads and installs malware.

— Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 14 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

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Read on to see a selection of our favorite photos of the 2026 Perseid meteor shower, taken in the beautifully dark nights surrounding the August new moon phase.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Social media moves rapidly and multiple trends are cycled through social feeds, and doomscrolling consumers can take in enough.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026