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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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Yasmin wipes her tears, and Harper puts a comforting hand on her friend’s shoulder.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

They will have a game in hand on Arsenal after this weekend and are guaranteed to win the title if they win their last 11 league matches.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

A throng of women assembled outside to show their support, and she acknowledged them with a slight nod and a hand on her heart.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Naumov said he felt his parents’ presence and the support of the entire figure skating community “like a hand on my back pushing me forward.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

But the way they’re leaning toward one another, Aunt Melissa with one hand on her brother’s shoulder, seems almost loving.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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