lease (n.)

  1. property that is leased or rented out or let

    [ Syn: rental , letting ]

  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

    [ Syn: term of a contract ]

    lease (v.)

  1. let for money; We rented our apartment to friends while we were abroad

    [ Syn: rent ]

  2. hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services

    [ Syn: rent , hire , charter ]

  3. grant use or occupation of under a term of contract; I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners

    [ Syn: let , rent ]

  4. engage for service under a term of contract; We took an apartment on a quiet street; Lets rent a car; Shall we take a guide in Rome?

    [ Syn: rent , hire , charter , engage , take ]

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