Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the phrase
Pass On.
Pass On - as a verb
Place into the hands or custody of
Example: "Hand me the spoon, please"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
give8hand8pass6reach10turn overHypernyms (Closely Related)
transfer11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Transmit (knowledge or skills)
Example: "Give a secret to the russians"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
give8impart10leave8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tell4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
Example: "Time marches on"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advance13go onmarch onmove onprogress11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
go3locomote12move9travel9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Give to or transfer possession of
Example: "She passed the family jewels on to her daughter-in-law"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bequeath22leave8will7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Refer to another person for decision or judgment
Example: "She likes to relegate difficult questions to her colleagues"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
relegate9submit10Cause to be distributed
Example: "This letter is being circulated among the faculty"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
circulate13distribute13pass aroundHypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Transmit information
Example: "Please communicate this message to all employees"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
communicate19pass6pass alongput acrossHypernyms (Closely Related)
communicate19convey14transmit10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I decided to pass on the job offer because it didn't align with my career goals."
"Please pass on the message to your colleague that the meeting has been rescheduled."
"She loves vintage clothes and always tries to pass on her fashion sense to her friends."
"When ordering at the restaurant, I'll pass on the dessert today."
"He decided to pass on his old bicycle to his younger brother."
