Hand down — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb

Meaning & Definition of Hand down

Hand down (verb)

  1. to transmit in succession (as from father to son)
  2. to make official formulation of and express (the opinion of a court)

Hand down (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in will, leave

    similar: bequeath, leave, pass (down), will, alien, alienate, assign, cede, convey, deed, make over, transfer, bestow, commend, commit, confer, contribute, deliver, donate, grant, hand over, move, pass, present, release, relinquish, surrender, transmit, turn in, turn over, vest, yield, consign, entrust, trust, lease, lend, let (chiefly British), loan, rent
    opposite: expropriate

  2. as in inform, advise

    similar: advise, apprise, inform, notify, disclose, divulge, introduce, kithe (chiefly Scottish), manifest, report, reveal, show, communicate, impart, intimate, disseminate, spread, argue, rationalize, reason, blurb, feature, pitch, plug, promote, puff, confirm, justify, vindicate, knell, ring, toll, defend, persevere, support, uphold, bill, billboard, bulletin, gazette (chiefly British)
    opposite: disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook, conceal, hush (up), silence, suppress, withhold, minimize, understate, underplay, de-emphasize, downplay, play down, soft-pedal, recall, recant, retract, revoke, abandon, disavow, disclaim, disown, negate, negative, reject, repudiate, challenge, dispute, question, confute, disprove, rebut, refute, contradict, counter, deny, gainsay

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Hand down

The most common words with a similar meaning to Hand down:

Chiefly British: let, gazette
Chiefly Scottish: kithe
bequeath, leave, pass (down), will, alien, alienate, assign, cede, convey, deed, make over, transfer, bestow, commend, commit, confer, contribute, deliver, donate, grant, hand over, move, pass, present, release, relinquish, surrender, transmit, turn in, turn over, vest, yield, consign, entrust, trust, lease, lend, loan, rent, advise

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Hand down

Words with the opposite meaning of Hand down:

expropriate, disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook, conceal, hush (up), silence, suppress, withhold, minimize, understate, underplay, de-emphasize, downplay, play down, soft-pedal, recall, recant, retract, revoke, abandon, disavow, disclaim, disown, negate, negative, reject, repudiate, challenge

Word Forms of Hand down

Inflections: handed down, handing down, hands down

Origin & Etymology of Hand down

First known use: 1651

Words & Phrases Containing Hand down

hand down a decision

Frequently Asked Questions about Hand down

What does "Hand down" mean?

"Hand down" means to transmit in succession (as from father to son). As a verb, it is defined as: to transmit in succession (as from father to son). It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Hand down"?

Other words for "Hand down" include bequeath, leave, pass (down), will, alien, alienate, assign and cede. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Hand down" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Hand down"?

There are 80 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Hand down". Common alternatives include bequeath, leave, pass (down), will, alien, alienate, assign, cede, convey and deed.

What is the opposite of "Hand down"?

Antonyms of "Hand down" include expropriate, disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook, conceal, hush (up) and silence.

Is "Hand down" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Hand down" is a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Hand down"?

First known use: 1651.

What is another word for "Hand down" meaning "as in will, leave"?

When "Hand down" (verb) means as in will, leave, synonyms include bequeath, leave, pass (down), will, alien and alienate. Opposites in this sense include expropriate.

What is another word for "Hand down" meaning "as in inform, advise"?

When "Hand down" (verb) means as in inform, advise, synonyms include advise, apprise, inform, notify, disclose and divulge. Opposites in this sense include disregard, ignore, neglect and overlook.