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 Jim Cramer said Thursday's market action clearly demonstrates the influence that bonds have on stocks, both good and bad. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 What kind of emotional impact did writing this show have on you? — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026 In an interview with Vanity Fair, Barbera highlights the impact a positive reception at a film festival can have on a smaller movie. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026 Here’s why this clear liquid remains one of the best laundry supplies to have on hand. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for have on

Recent Examples of Synonyms for have on

Verb

An English springer spaniel in Alabama loves nothing more than spending her whole day in the pool and has taken to tricking her parents into letting her into the pool every day.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Hang a paper nest to trick hornets into thinking a colony has already claimed the space.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of trick

Verb

Williams will not be charged because Heggebo’s offence was successfully deceiving a match official.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Your eyes aren't deceiving you — the little delivery robots rolling down Washington DC streets are becoming a more common sight.

— Mike Stunson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of deceive

Verb

The film is based on the real-life Operation Fortitude, an Allied military deception designed to fool Nazi Germany about the true location of the D-Day landing in 1944.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Sebastian Galeano fools the Lake Mary defense by carrying it himself and scampers 40 yards for the touchdown.

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of fool

Verb

Practices could be penalized for taking in such patients, given that vaccination rates were one of the metrics on which insurers measured physicians’ success.

— Eric Boodman, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026
Such proclamations are a procedural measure officials take in emergencies to allow for mobilization of resources and staff to prepare for and respond to potential impacts.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026