LEASE

• (noun) a contract granting use or occupation of property during a specified time for a specified payment

• (noun) property that is leased or rented out or let

  synonyms : letting , rental

• (noun) the period of time during which a contract conveying property to a person is in effect

  synonyms : term of a contract

• (verb) engage for service under a term of contract

  "We took an apartment on a quiet street", "Let's rent a car", "Shall we take a guide in Rome?"

  synonyms : charter , engage , hire , rent , take

• (verb) grant use or occupation of under a term of contract

  "I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners"

  synonyms : let , rent

• (verb) let for money

  "We rented our apartment to friends while we were abroad"

  synonyms : rent

• (verb) hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services

  synonyms : charter , hire , rent

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