Meaning of 'rent'

Find the meaning of the word ‘rent’

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Meaning of ‘rent’

8 definitions found.

rent

noun

the act of rending or ripping or splitting something

Synonyms: split rip

noun

an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart

Synonyms: tear

noun

a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service

noun

the return derived from cultivated land in excess of that derived from the poorest land cultivated under similar conditions

Synonyms: economic rent

verb

engage for service under a term of contract

Synonyms: hire take charter lease engage

verb

grant use or occupation of under a term of contract

Synonyms: let lease

verb

let for money

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

Synonyms: lease

verb

hold under a lease or rental agreement

Synonyms: hire charter lease

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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