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hand over

VERB
give back; release
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abandon cede deliver donate entrust give up hand leave present provide relinquish supply surrender transfer turn over
WEAK
commend commit consign dispense feed find fork out fork up relegate waive yield
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hold keep retain take withhold

Example Sentences

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Its persuasive power seems more aimed at appealing to the sensibilities of the justices who, one could assume, wouldn’t want to hand over their papers, more than a real legal argument.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

A scarcity of talent has, on balance, given workers the upper hand over their employers.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

It will have full powers to compel witnesses within jurisdiction to give evidence and require organisations to hand over documents.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

You should never be required to hand over the keys to the car.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Rowan clapped his hand over his mouth to stop himself calling out.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda