What is another word for handed over?

Pronunciation: [hˈandɪd ˈə͡ʊvə] (IPA)

Handed over refers to the act of giving or surrendering something to someone else. There are several other synonyms for this phrase that can be used interchangeably. Some of the most commonly used ones are- "turned over" which means to change the possession of something by giving it to someone else. "Given over" is another synonym which implies the act of giving something to someone with full trust. "Delivered up" is another one which is often used in legal contexts such as a criminal being delivered up to the authorities. "Transferred" is another synonymous term which indicates a shift in ownership from one person to another. These synonyms add variety to our language and help to express ourselves more precisely.

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Famous quotes with Handed over

  • I handed over names and compromised so many CIA agents in the Soviet Union.
    Aldrich Ames
  • When I handed over the names and compromised so many CIA agents in the Soviet Union, I had come to the conclusion that the loss of these sources to the U.S. would not compromise significant national defense, political, diplomatic interests.
    Aldrich Ames
  • When the government is handed over to the Iraqi Council on 30 June, many have declared, oh, the Americans must never leave because civil unrest may erupt. Well, I agree, we cannot abruptly depart, but Iraq needs to step up to the plate on 30 June.
    Howard Coble
  • This is not the first time that Mexican authorities have handed over an Arab from a country with known Al Qaeda connections to a local sheriff across the border. FBI picks them up and disappears.
    John Culberson
  • The last time when I handed over information was in February or March 1949.
    Klaus Fuchs

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