Definitions

hand on

VERB

bequeath

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bestow entrust hand down impart pass on

STRONG

commit devise endow grant leave transmit will

WEAK

leave to legate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

take

STRONG

keep receive

VERB

relay

Synonyms

STRONGEST

broadcast carry communicate deliver hand over send turn over

STRONG

spread transfer

WEAK

hand down send forth

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hold keep keep quiet receive retain withhold

WEAK

check hold on

VERB

transmit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

address broadcast carry conduct convey disseminate impart pass on relay spread transfer translate transport

STRONG

bear bequeath break channel consign diffuse dispatch forward funnel instill issue mail pipe radio remit route ship siphon take transfuse

WEAK

drop a line drop a note give a call give a ring hand down put on the air send out traject

Antonyms

STRONGEST

collect conceal gather hide hold keep

STRONG

avoid dodge halt maintain receive refuse retain stop

WEAK

get

Example Sentences

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“Show me the criticism of raw milk if it’s safe,” he told me, one hand on the wheel, the other punctuating his points in the air.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

The charity also recommends the pavement test: if you can't comfortably hold your hand on the ground for five seconds, it's too hot for your dog's paws, external.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

His lawyer, Gary Allan KC, reiterated Robertson's own comment that he was "no angel" but questioned whether jurors could "hand on heart" conclude that they do not believe him.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

“I put my hand on my lid, I look down, and I close my eyes,” Cervantes said of his superstition.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Rue has one hand on each of my arms.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

hand on

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