Pass on

phrasal verb

To give something to someone, after someone else gave it to you.

My grandmother passed on this recipe to me, and I'll pass it on to my children.
Visual representation of "pass on" - To give something to someone, after someone else gave it to you

Often appears as...

  • pass on a message
  • pass on a secret
phrasal verb

To die.

My grandfather passed on peacefully in his sleep.
Visual representation of "pass on" - To die

Often appears as...

  • pass on peacefully
  • pass on in sleep

Usage tips

Polite

phrasal verb

To decline or refuse something.

I was offered a second helping of cake, but I decided to pass on it.
Visual representation of "pass on" - To decline or refuse something

Often appears as...

  • pass on a job
  • pass on an opportunity
phrasal verb

To give something to someone, after someone else gave it to you.

My grandmother passed on this recipe to me, and I'll pass it on to my children.
Visual representation of "pass on" - To give something to someone, after someone else gave it to you

Often appears as...

  • pass on a message
  • pass on a secret
phrasal verb

To die.

My grandfather passed on peacefully in his sleep.
Visual representation of "pass on" - To die

Often appears as...

  • pass on peacefully
  • pass on in sleep

Usage tips

Polite

phrasal verb

To decline or refuse something.

I was offered a second helping of cake, but I decided to pass on it.
Visual representation of "pass on" - To decline or refuse something

Often appears as...

  • pass on a job
  • pass on an opportunity
Definition 1 of 3
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Traditions Continue

Used when traditions or knowledge are kept alive by sharing with the next generation.

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I'll pass on the family stories just like my dad did.
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Maintaining Bonds

Reflects a sense of connection and continuation between people, often family or friends.

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She passed on her love for music to her students.
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Sharing Skills

Can refer to teaching or giving others the ability to do something.

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He passed on his woodworking skills to the local kids.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Traditions Continue

Used when traditions or knowledge are kept alive by sharing with the next generation.

Illustration for Traditions Continue
I'll pass on the family stories just like my dad did.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Maintaining Bonds

Reflects a sense of connection and continuation between people, often family or friends.

Illustration for Maintaining Bonds
She passed on her love for music to her students.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Sharing Skills

Can refer to teaching or giving others the ability to do something.

Illustration for Sharing Skills
He passed on his woodworking skills to the local kids.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Traditions Continue

Used when traditions or knowledge are kept alive by sharing with the next generation.

Illustration for Traditions Continue
I'll pass on the family stories just like my dad did.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Maintaining Bonds

Reflects a sense of connection and continuation between people, often family or friends.

Illustration for Maintaining Bonds
She passed on her love for music to her students.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Sharing Skills

Can refer to teaching or giving others the ability to do something.

Illustration for Sharing Skills
He passed on his woodworking skills to the local kids.
Visual representation of the word "Pass on"

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