handed-down Synonyms
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- turned-in
- alienated
- ceded
- presented
- handed-over
- granted
- contributed
- bequeathed
- conveyed
- deeded
- transferred
- assigned
- turned-over
- willed
- made-over
- left
- donated
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handed-down Meaning
handed-down (s)
having been passed along from generation to generation
handed-down
to deliver (the decision or opinion of an appellate court) to the proper office of an inferior court, to form and express a judicial decision, to pass down from older to younger (as from parent to child), to transmit in succession (as from father to son), to make official formulation of and express (the opinion of a court), to make an official formulation of and announce (the decision of a court)
handed-down Sentence Examples
- The family's wealth had been handed-down for generations, ensuring financial stability.
- The ancient tradition was handed-down orally, preserving knowledge through storytelling.
- The heirloom recipe had been handed-down from mother to daughter, connecting generations through taste.
- The handed-down beliefs shaped the community's values, molding their way of life.
- The ancestral home had been handed-down to the eldest son, a symbol of lineage and legacy.
- The handed-down skills of craftsmanship were passed from master to apprentice, ensuring the continuation of artistic traditions.
- The handed-down prejudices and biases were deeply rooted in the family's history, hindering progress and understanding.
- The handed-down narratives of historical events provided a glimpse into the past, shaping perspectives on the present.
- The handed-down wisdom of elders was invaluable, offering guidance and insight to younger generations.
- The handed-down customs and rituals connected the community, providing a sense of belonging and shared identity.
FAQs About the word handed-down
having been passed along from generation to generationto deliver (the decision or opinion of an appellate court) to the proper office of an inferior court, to f
passed (down), turned in, alienated, ceded, presented, handed over, granted, contributed, bequeathed, conveyed
expropriated,expropriated,,
The family's wealth had been handed-down for generations, ensuring financial stability.
The ancient tradition was handed-down orally, preserving knowledge through storytelling.
The heirloom recipe had been handed-down from mother to daughter, connecting generations through taste.
The handed-down beliefs shaped the community's values, molding their way of life.
