have on

verb

had on; having on; has on

transitive verb

1
: wear
has on a new suit
2
chiefly British : to trick or deceive intentionally : put on sense 5
3
: 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?
Recent Examples on the Web During a 2021 appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, Reese opened up about her mom’s incredible dedication to her patients, and the huge impact it’s had on her. Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 26 May 2024 Earlier this year, Live Nation’s Executive Vice President for Corporate and Regulatory Affairs Dan Wall penned an essay explaining how the company’s business works, explaining some of those same points while also pointing toward the impact scalpers and the resale industry have on ticket prices. Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2024 Some meteorologists and aviation analysts note that reports of turbulence encounters also have been increasing and point to the potential effects that climate change may have on flying conditions. Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024 But that has been less true in Michigan, where state officials have taken a uniquely aggressive stance in its public health response, informed, in part, by the devastating impacts H5N1 has had on the state’s poultry flocks in the past few years. Helen Branswell and Megan Molteni, STAT, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for have on 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'have on.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of have on was before the 12th century

Cite this Entry

“Have on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20on. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!