Meaning of the word "hand down" in English

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hand down

US /hænd daʊn/

UK /hænd daʊn/

to give something to a younger person, especially something that has been used by older members of the family

Example:

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My grandmother handed down her wedding dress to my mother.

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These traditions have been handed down through generations.

Synonym:

pass down bequeath transmit convey

to announce a decision or judgment officially

Example:

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The judge will hand down his verdict tomorrow.

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A severe sentence was handed down to the criminal.

Synonym:

deliver pronounce issue render

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