handsel
The word “handsel” has 2 syllables: hand-sel
It's pronounced as /ˈhændsəl/
What is synonym and antonym for handsel?
In the thesaurus, “handsel” has 4 synonyms and 2 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for handsel along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for handsel
- donation
- gift
- present
- presentation
Antonyms for handsel
- advance
- loan
Meanings of handsel
- noun
- A lucky omen.
- A gift given at New Year, or at the start of some enterprise or new situation, meant to ensure good luck.
- Price, payment; especially the first installment of a series.
- verb
- To give a handsel to.
- To inaugurate by means of some ceremony; to break in.
- To use or do for the first time, especially so as to make fortunate or unfortunate; to try experimentally.
Example Sentences
- The old tradition involved giving a handsel to bring good luck in the new year.
- They offered her a handsel as a symbol of the beginning of their friendship.
- The first payment was considered a handsel, marking the start of their agreement.
- He received a handsel from his grandmother on his first day at school.
- The small gift was meant to be a handsel for the couple's new home.
On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to handsel, such as: advance, donation, gift, loan, present, presentation.
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