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- pronunciation:
- lis
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- a new lease on life
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a contract or agreement for the occupancy or use of one party's property by another for a specified period of time and in exchange for monetary or other compensation; rental agreement.
- similar words:
- charter, concession, contract, franchise, license
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| definition 2: |
the period of time such a contract is in effect.
a one-year lease- similar words:
- bit, term
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| related words: |
charter, concession, contract |
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| phrase: |
a new lease on life |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
leases, leasing, leased |
| definition 1: |
to contract for the use or occupation of (one's property) for a specified period of time and usu. in return for rent or other compensation; let or rent.
- synonyms:
- let, rent
- similar words:
- hack, hire, sublease, sublet
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| definition 2: |
to take possession of or occupy by lease.
The tenants wanted to lease the house until May.- synonyms:
- let, rent, tenant
- similar words:
- charter, hire, occupy, sublease, sublet
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| related words: |
charter, occupy |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to rent a property by the terms of a lease.
- synonyms:
- let, tenant
- similar words:
- rent, room
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| derivation: |
leasable (adj.) |
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