handed down

The phrase “handed down” has 3 syllables: hand-ed down

It's pronounced as /ˈhændɪd daʊn/


What is synonym and antonym for handed down?

In the thesaurus, “handed down” has 16 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for handed down

  • advised
  • apprised
  • communicated
  • disclosed
  • disseminated
  • divulged
  • imparted
  • informed
  • intimated
  • introduced
  • kithed
  • kythed
  • manifested
  • notified
  • reported
  • revealed

Antonyms for handed down

  • concealed
  • disregarded
  • expropriated
  • ignored
  • minimized
  • neglected
  • overlooked
  • played down
  • silenced
  • suppressed
  • understated
  • withheld

Example Sentences

  • The family heirloom was handed down through generations, from grandparents to parents to children.
  • The judge handed down a sentence after the trial concluded.
  • She handed down her old books to her younger cousin, who was eager to read them.
  • The traditional recipes were handed down from her grandmother, preserving the family’s culinary heritage.
  • After the team meeting, the new procedures were handed down to all department members.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to handed down, such as: advised, apprised, communicated, concealed, disclosed, disregarded, disseminated.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

handed in

  • assigned
  • commit
  • deliver
  • dispensed
  • dispersed
  • distributed
  • divided
  • hand over
  • handed down
  • handed on
  • introduce
  • pass on
  • propose
  • put
  • recommend
  • refer
  • released
  • relinquished
  • send
  • submit
  • submitted
  • suggest
  • table
  • transfer
  • turn over
  • turned in
  • urge

handed on

  • address
  • bestow
  • broadcast
  • carry
  • communicate
  • conduct
  • convey
  • deliver
  • disseminate
  • entrust
  • hand down
  • hand over
  • handed down
  • impart
  • pass on
  • relay
  • send
  • spread
  • transfer
  • translate
  • transport
  • turn over

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