handsels

The word “handsels” has 2 syllables: hand-sels

It's pronounced as /ˈhændsəlz/

What is synonym and antonym for handsels?

In the thesaurus, “handsels” has 49 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for handsels

alms
awards
benefactions
beneficences
benevolences
bequests
bestowals
bonuses
boons
boxes
care packages
charities
comps
contributions
courtesies
doles
donations
donatives
dowries
fairings
favors
foys
freebees
freebies
generosities
gifts
giveaways
grants
gratuities
handouts
lagniappes
largesses
legacies
oblations
offerings
philanthropies
presentations
presents
prizes
propines
remembrances
rewards
sacrifices
subsidies
tips
tithes
tributes
valentines
windfalls

Antonyms for handsels

advances
bribes
douceurs
loans
peace offerings
sops

Meanings of handsels

noun
1. A lucky omen.
2. A gift given at New Year, or at the start of some enterprise or new situation, meant to ensure good luck.
3. Price, payment; especially the first installment of a series.
verb
1. To give a handsel to.
2. To inaugurate by means of some ceremony; to break in.
3. To use or do for the first time, especially so as to make fortunate or unfortunate; to try experimentally.

Example Sentences

The tradition required giving handsels at the beginning of the new year for good luck.
They exchanged handsels to celebrate their new venture together.
The first fruits of the harvest were often given as handsels to ensure a prosperous season.
As part of the ceremony, the couple received handsels from their family and friends.
The custom of offering handsels was meant to bring blessings to the receiver.

On this page you'll find 55 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to handsels, such as: advances, alms, awards, benefactions, beneficences, benevolences, bequests.

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