have on
verb
had on; having on; has on
1
: wear
has on a new suit
2
chiefly British
: to trick or deceive intentionally : put on sense 5
3
chiefly British
: to have plans for
What do you have on for tomorrow?
Examples of have on in a Sentence
you're having me on, aren't you, mate?
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Actually, tennis balls can be a useful travel item to have on hand for longer traveling days when muscle tightness, tension, and blood circulation all might start to stockpile and take a toll on your body.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Mayor Jon Mitchell sounded off Tuesday on the impact the decision will have on his city.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
Meghan's tribute post to Guy included many personal photos, including a shot of her and Harry sitting on the ground with the dog at what looked like a hospital and Harry cuddling up to Guy when the beagle had on a bandage and leg cast.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Her close friend Andrea Stanley has witnessed Smith's journey and can testify to the impact theater has had on her healing.
—Ashley James, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Mayor Jon Mitchell sounded off Tuesday on the impact the decision will have on his city.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
Meghan's tribute post to Guy included many personal photos, including a shot of her and Harry sitting on the ground with the dog at what looked like a hospital and Harry cuddling up to Guy when the beagle had on a bandage and leg cast.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Her close friend Andrea Stanley has witnessed Smith's journey and can testify to the impact theater has had on her healing.
—Ashley James, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Have on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20on. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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