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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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Later Sunday night, Trump posted on Truth Social what appeared to be an AI-generated image of himself dressed in religious robes with his hand on the forehead of a man lying in a hospital bed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

When Trump praised Rubio during his State of the Union, the secretary mouthed “thank you,” placed a hand on his heart, and briefly stood to acknowledge the applause before ducking back into his seat.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

His 6-year-old son, Kingston, put his hand on Eleri’s shoulder for additional comfort.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

It's a game for us to play against an opponent that's had the upper hand on us for years.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

She was quick to move beside me, her hand on my arm.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu