Hand down and Hand over

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Hand down verb - Passed on, as by inheritance.

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Hand over and hand down are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hand over" instead a verb "Hand down".

Hand over verb - To put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another.

Usage example: handed over their valuables to the desk clerk, who put them in the hotel safe

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Hand down and hand over are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hand down" instead a verb "Hand over".

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