hand down

The phrase “hand down” has 2 syllables: hand down.

It's pronounced as /hænd daʊn/.

What is synonym and antonym for hand down?

In the thesaurus, “hand down” has 17 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hand down along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for hand down

advise
apprise
communicate
disclose
disseminate
divulge
impart
inform
intimate
introduce
kithe
manifest
notify
report
reveal
show
will

Antonyms for hand down

conceal
disregard
expropriate
ignore
minimize
neglect
overlook
play down
recall
silence
suppress
withhold

Meanings of hand down

verb

To transmit in succession, as from father to son, or from predecessor to successor.
To deliver (the decision of a court, etc.).
To forward to the proper officer (the decision of a higher court).
To donate (as second hand.).

Example Sentences

The judge will hand down the verdict later this afternoon.
The tradition was to hand down family recipes from one generation to the next.
She decided to hand down her old bicycle to her younger brother.
The museum plans to hand down the ancient artifacts to the new exhibit.
The teacher will hand down the exam results by the end of the week.

On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hand down, such as: advise, apprise, communicate, conceal, disclose, disregard, disseminate.

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