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- pronunciation:
- lis
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an agreement for living in or using another person's property in exchange for money or something else of value.
They have a one year lease on the apartment.- similar words:
- charter, concession, contract, license
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| related words: |
charter, concession, contract |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
leases, leasing, leased |
| definition 1: |
to make an agreement for the use of property for a certain period of time; rent.
I leased a new car instead of buying.- synonyms:
- rent
- similar words:
- hire
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| definition 2: |
to live in or have use of by lease.
The family wanted to lease the house until May.- synonyms:
- let, rent
- similar words:
- charter, hire, occupy
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| related words: |
charter, occupy |
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| derivation: |
leasable (adj.) |
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