Synonyms for hand down

Most common

devolve · bequeath

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To transmit in succession, as from father to son, or from predecessor to successor.

   Fables are handed down from age to age.

Example sentences

• devolve Yanni's apologies often devolve into physical altercations.

By length

7 letters

devolve², traduce

8 letters

bequeath²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (devolve² = 2 syllables).