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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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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

Instead of leaving town as planned, Mr. Sherman grabbed a set of antique toilet plungers and headed downtown to Wall Street, to pass the hat as a sidewalk juggler and mime.

From New York Times • Jul. 8, 2021

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

From Washington Times • Jan. 3, 2021

“If one goes through hardship, we’ll pass the hat and get them through,” bus operator Winston Nichols said.

From Washington Post • Nov. 24, 2019

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

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman