Synonyms for

Lease

Verb / li:s / Another word for lease — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Lease means to rent or allow someone to use something for a specific time period in exchange for payment.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

rent charter concession

Informal

rent out let

Literary

tenure feoffment

Antonyms

own possess buy purchase acquire gain

Common collocations

  • lease agreement
  • lease contract
  • leasehold property
  • lease renewal
  • lease termination
  • long-term lease
  • short-term lease
  • lease out

Word family

noun lease
verb lease
adjective leased
adverb leasedly

Usage note

As a verb, 'lease' often implies a formal agreement for property. 'Rent' can be used more broadly for both property and movable items.

Example sentences

  1. I am going to lease a new apartment next month.
  2. My parents leased a car for their vacation.
  3. The company leased a new office space downtown.
  4. Can I lease this equipment for a week?
  5. The landlord offered to lease the apartment for a year.

Quotes

  • The rental lease is like a marriage - it binds you to pay for a long time.
  • As soon as you sign the lease, the apartment is no longer yours to decorate - it belongs to the landlord.
  • I always read the fine print in my lease agreement - it can save you a lot of money in the long run.

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