Synonyms for handed


Grammar : Verb
Spell : han-did
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhæn dɪd

Top 10 synonyms for handed Other synonyms for the word handed

Définition of handed

Origin :
  • in compounds, "having hands" (of a certain type), mid-14c., from hand (n.).
  • As in pass : verb give, transfer
  • As in proffer : verb suggest, offer
  • As in reach : verb stretch to; touch
  • As in supply : verb furnish, provide, give a resource
  • As in transfer : verb pass possession to
  • As in turn over : verb give, transfer
  • As in deliver : verb transfer, carry
  • As in deliver : verb discharge, give forth
  • As in dish out : verb distribute
  • As in feed : verb give nourishment; augment
  • As in furnish : verb give, reveal information
  • As in hand over : verb give back; release
Example sentences :
  • He handed the letter to Robert, who surveyed it with curiosity.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • To the porter who answered his ring he handed the message to be put off at the first stop.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • He went up and handed it to her through the narrowly opened door.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • With these words, he handed the pencil to the professor and returned to his seat.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Katherine handed Austin the pistol which she had taken from Dick's hand.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • She tried to talk to Mr. Brailsford when he handed her the tea and bread and butter.
  • Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair
  • She had caught up the letter and as her father sat there, she handed it to him.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • "For Miss Dennis," said the messenger; but she handed the card to Mrs. Roberts.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • There is every reason to accept the story as it has been handed down.
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
  • "You do not know how refreshing it is, child," as she handed back the empty glass.
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri

Antonyms for handed

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