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?
Recent Examples on the Web
Hitchcock, 66, told the audience that the braces Posey's character has on in the film were, in fact, real, and not for show.
—
Sharareh Drury, People.com, 13 June 2025
What impact will the new signings have on the Club World Cup?
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
In April, Bryant talked at length about his chronic back condition and the physical and emotional effects it’s had on him.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 11 June 2025
Kimmel recently had on rising alt-rocker MJ Lenderman on in February (interesting side note: one of JKL’s music bookers is former sElf bassist Mac Burrus).
—Peter White, Deadline, 11 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for have on
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Sharareh Drury, People.com, 13 June 2025
What impact will the new signings have on the Club World Cup?
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
In April, Bryant talked at length about his chronic back condition and the physical and emotional effects it’s had on him.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 11 June 2025
Kimmel recently had on rising alt-rocker MJ Lenderman on in February (interesting side note: one of JKL’s music bookers is former sElf bassist Mac Burrus).
—Peter White, Deadline, 11 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for have on
Cite this Entry
“Have on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20on. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share