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hand in

VERB
refer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
commit deliver hand over introduce pass on recommend send submit transfer turn over
STRONG
consign point relegate
WEAK
put in touch
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dissuade end hold keep receive retain
WEAK
hold back
VERB
submit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
propose put refer suggest table urge
STRONG
advance advise affirm argue assert claim commit contend move proffer proposition propound state tender theorize volunteer
WEAK
make a pitch put forward
Antonyms
STRONG
deny discourage dissuade keep quiet question retreat stop take back
WEAK
conceal disobey fight hide resist

Example Sentences

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A stronger hand in the edit could have resulted in something more dynamic and engaging, but the plotting is mushy and then rushed.

From Los Angeles Times

Breathing problems, heart problems, allergies, respiratory cancers — MDs realized smog had a heavy hand in them all.

From Los Angeles Times

Policymakers held the rate at 4% for the third straight meeting Thursday, but said inflation will likely force its hand in the near future.

From The Wall Street Journal

More broadly, businesses are reclaiming the upper hand in the employer-employee relationship after a period of worker empowerment.

From The Wall Street Journal

While the service is rooted in historical significance, Dame Sarah has had a hand in choosing some of the hymns.

From BBC

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.