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
: 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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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
Folklore is Swift’s Top Performer Of all the albums Swift has on the Billboard charts right now, Folklore is the clear winner.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
This emulates the effect stars can have on molecules in space.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Research into the effects that banning cellphones has on young people is mixed and limited.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Have on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20on. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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