rent

/rɛnt/

Definitions

1. noun

a payment made for the use of something (such as a building or a vehicle) over a period of time

“She pays a monthly rent for her apartment.”

2. verb

to pay for the use of something (such as a building or a vehicle) over a period of time

“They will rent a car for their vacation.”

3. verb

to provide something (such as a building or a vehicle) for use in exchange for payment

“The company rents out computers to employees.”

4. verb

to let something (such as a building) to someone in exchange for payment

“He rents out his house to students during the summer.”

Synonyms

  • hire
  • lease

Antonyms

  • own
  • purchase