Phrasal Verbs With 'Hand'

Hand back phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Return
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    » Example: The police officer checked my licence, then HANDED it BACK.

Hand down phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Pass on to the next generation
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    » Example: The jewellery has been HANDED DOWN in my family for generations.
  2. Meaning: Give a formal decision
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    » Example: The court HANDED DOWN its ruling yesterday.
  3. Meaning: Deliver a verdict
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    » Example: The court HANDED DOWN a guilty verdict.

Hand in phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Submit work for appraisal
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    » Example: I HANDED my homework IN late as usual.

Hand on phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Give to someone else
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    » Example: I HANDED the job ON to a colleague.
  2. Meaning: Transmit knowledge to the next generation
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    » Example: The secrets have been HANDED ON from generation to generation.

Hand out phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Distribute
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    » Example: The teacher HANDED OUT the worksheet to the class.

Hand over phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Give
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    » Example: The robbers told the clerk to HAND OVER all the money.

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