Definitions

pass the hat

VERB

beg

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bite call on hustle scrounge

STRONG

benefit brace bum burn buzz cadge chisel freeload knock mooch nick panhandle score sponge tap touch want

WEAK

ask alms call upon clamor for dime up hit up live hand to mouth mendicate nickel up put the bite on put the touch on solicit charity sponge on

Antonyms

WEAK

give

VERB

collect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

raise secure solicit

STRONG

acquire muster requisition

WEAK

dig up

Antonyms

WEAK

compensate dispense disperse disseminate distribute divide give meed scatter share

VERB

donate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

award bequeath contribute devote give give away grant hand out present provide

STRONG

accord bestow confer subscribe

WEAK

ante up chip in do one's part dole out feed the kitty get in the act lay on sweeten the pot

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal keep refrain take withhold

STRONG

disagree refuse

WEAK

renege

VERB

panhandle

Synonyms

STRONG

bum cadge freeload hustle mooch scrounge sponge

WEAK

ask alms hit up hold out one's hand live hand to mouth solicit charity

VERB

solicit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ask canvass drum up promote require seek

STRONG

accost apply approach beg beseech bespeak bum cadge call challenge claim crave demand desire drum entreat exact go hawk hustle implore importune inquire mooch panhandle peddle petition postulate pray proposition query question refer request requisition resort seduce sponge steer supplicate touch tout turn

WEAK

come on to hit on hit up sue for whistle for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer reply

STRONG

avoid conceal dodge give ignore not want offer stop

WEAK

disapprove refuse reject

Example Sentences

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I’m trying to pass the hat around to my friends to meet margin calls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

But critics say such loans are a symptom of a healthcare system under severe strain, with hospitals forced to pass the hat around the community.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

The owners were reluctant to pass the hat with an online fundraiser.

From Washington Times • Jan. 3, 2021

The city has been slow to pass the hat, so the Raiders now are planning a move to Los Angeles.

From Washington Post • Jul. 26, 2015

I offer to go door-to-door for donations and pass the hat around the cafeteria.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

pass the hat

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