HAVE ON Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

have on

verb

Definition of have on

chiefly British

as in to trick

to cause to believe what is untrue you're having me on, aren't you, mate?

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Recent Examples of have on The political fracas reflects the toll that large-scale outbreaks have had on the public psyche. — Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 The party should also reconsider the influence anti-forestry groups have on forest policy. — Chris Edwards, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2026 During the Create & Cultivate event, Berry also spoke exclusively to PEOPLE about the influence her style and beauty has had on other actresses. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026 During the sentencing hearing, the girl, who testified at trial, described the impact the assault and court proceedings had on her mentally and physically. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for have on

Recent Examples of Synonyms for have on

Verb

While Bela is using the bathroom, Other Mommy approaches her and tricks her into agreeing that their family would be better if Frank wasn’t around.

— William Earl, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Aguilar alleged that officers tricked her mother, who only speaks Spanish, into letting them in without giving her a chance to secure Kush.

— Amy Corral, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of trick

Verb

But 3-0 marks can be deceiving heading into a battle of unbeatens at home against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026
Boulder County accused the fossil fuel companies of deceiving the general public about the dangers of their oil and gas operations and the associated greenhouse gas emissions through their advertising and marketing.

— Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of deceive

Verb

In April 1943, Operation Mincemeat used a corpse carrying fake invasion plans to fool Hitler into thinking the Allies would strike Greece rather than Sicily.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
But don’t be fooled by the fluidity, the tablet itself isn’t paper (or even E Ink).

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of fool

Verb

If location isn’t all-important to you, you’ll still be taken in by the property’s palatial restaurant, secret garden above the bustling street, and relaxing pool—undoubtedly one of the longest in Lisbon.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Video taken in cities including Paris, Lyon and Strasbourg showed demonstrators facing off with police, lighting fires and dodging tear gas.

— Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026