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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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
As one of Johnson County’s few organizations that offers free, daily services, Moreland worries about the impact a permanent closure would have on residents who may be struggling.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
The victim, who is now an adult woman, described the impact Jenks’ crime has had on her life.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
In fact, a rogue buoy that broke free from its mooring last winter collected some of the first data scientists have on what happens when waves and ice collide.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 12 Feb. 2026
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“Have on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20on. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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