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Definitions

hand on

VERB
bequeath
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bestow entrust hand down impart pass on
STRONG
commit devise endow grant leave transmit will
WEAK
leave to legate
Antonyms
STRONGEST
take
STRONG
keep receive
VERB
relay
Synonyms
STRONGEST
broadcast carry communicate deliver hand over send turn over
STRONG
spread transfer
WEAK
hand down send forth
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hold keep keep quiet receive retain withhold
WEAK
check hold on
VERB
transmit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
address broadcast carry conduct convey disseminate impart pass on relay spread transfer translate transport
STRONG
bear bequeath break channel consign diffuse dispatch forward funnel instill issue mail pipe radio remit route ship siphon take transfuse
WEAK
drop a line drop a note give a call give a ring hand down put on the air send out traject
Antonyms
STRONGEST
collect conceal gather hide hold keep
STRONG
avoid dodge halt maintain receive refuse retain stop
WEAK
get

Example Sentences

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As instructed, I put my hand on my heart.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

"I saw those first warm words... and my eyes filled with tears. I was shaking and my friend put his hand on my shoulder and said, 'That means you're still a human being.'"

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Vanderbilt tried to block a dunk by Holmgren, but instead hit hand on the backboard and went down in pain.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

“I miss you. Putting my hand on your heart. I’ll see you soon,” it said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

I put my hand on the sled and it moved easily.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell