Synonyms for

Renting

Verb / ˈrentɪŋ / Another word for renting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of paying someone for the use of something temporarily, typically property or land.

Synonyms & similar words

engage rent lease hire charter take rental let leasing letting hiring borrowing occupying using engaging chartering securing reserving booking subletting subleasing loaning granting assigning conveying transferring bestowing

Synonyms by register

Formal

leasing hiring chartering

Informal

using borrowing

Literary

sojourning sojourning in

Antonyms

owning possessing buying purchasing acquiring holding

Common collocations

  • renting an apartment
  • renting a car
  • renting a house
  • renting out
  • renting a room
  • renting a flat
  • renting a property

Word family

noun rent
verb rent
adjective rentable

Usage note

Renting implies temporary use of property or an item in exchange for payment. It is often used for housing, vehicles, or equipment.

Example sentences

  1. My family is renting a beach house for our vacation.
  2. I am renting a car for my business trip.
  3. He is renting out his extra room to a college student.
  4. They are renting the property for a year.
  5. I have been renting this apartment for five years.

Quotes

  • Owning a home is a keystone of wealth... both financial affluence and emotional security.
  • I will forever believe that buying a home is a great investment. Why? Because you can't live in a stock certificate. You can't live in a mutual fund.
  • If you don't own a home, buy one. If you own a home, buy another one. If you own two homes, buy a third.

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