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hands 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

defend fight hold keep retain take win withhold

Example Sentences

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hands over

Andy Robertson rubbed his hands over his face in frustration.

From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026

In the simplest form — a single-premium immediate annuity — a person hands over a lump sum in exchange for a guaranteed monthly check.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026

Suddenly motionless, she faces the camera with her hands over her eyes.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026

For example, the U.S. could promise to reverse certain sanctions after Iran hands over its enriched uranium and key enrichment capabilities, such as centrifuges.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026

Peter sat back on his haunches, his hands over his face.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo