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 Some have also raised concerns over the potential influence these commitments could have on policy decisions or any federal contract awards. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 Tom Brady is no stranger to the toll wear and tear can have on your body—playing in the NFL for 23 seasons can do that to a person. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026 There’s nothing more classic than a white T-shirt and jeans, a combination that Kravitz has on repeat. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 Previously, the Department of Interior has cited concerns about the impact turbine blades can have on military radar in its efforts to halt offshore wind development. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for have on

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Those conducting the online scams are sometimes willing con artists, and other times trafficked foreign nationals -- many Chinese -- tricked themselves into work and held in prison-like compounds.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
But a few times in recent years, Hollins, a veterinarian, tricked Jonathan and slid a cotton swab into the giant tortoise’s mouth to get a saliva sample.

— Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of trick

Verb

Some veterans say recruiters deceived them and Haitian authorities tortured them; their families call them scapegoats.

— Astrid Suárez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Some of the Colombians have long maintained that they were deceived about the mission and arrived at the home after Moïse had already been killed.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of deceive

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The 23-year-old Texas product, whom the Packers took in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, caught six passes from quarterback Jordan Love for a career-high 123 yards, including a 50-yard snag to help Green Bay humble the Bears.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
The idea is this would make for a great spot to relax and take in the great outdoors through the Multiplay's expansive windows and a panoramic roof.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026