lease

/lˈis/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

1. property that is leased or rented out or let
2. a contract granting use or occupation of property during a specified time for a specified payment
3. the period of time during which a contract conveying property to a person is in effect

verb

1. let for money
   “We rented our apartment to friends while we were abroad”
2. hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
3. grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
   “I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners”
4. engage for service under a term of contract
   “We took an apartment on a quiet street”

Synonyms for lease

• rental
• letting
• term of a contract
• rent
• hire
• charter
• let
• engage
• take

Words that rhyme with lease

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• sublease
• altarpiece
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• allweiss
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