Lease — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈlēs/

Meaning & Definition of Lease

Lease (noun)

  1. a contract by which one conveys real estate, equipment, or facilities for a specified term and for a specified rent; also, the act of such conveyance or the term for which it is made
  2. a piece of land or property that is leased
  3. a continuance or opportunity for continuance

Lease (verb)

  1. to grant by lease
  2. to hold under a lease

Lease (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in property, development

    similar: lot, parcel, plat, plot, property, tract, development, frontage, real estate, patch

Lease (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give the possession and use of (something) in return for periodic payment

    "the landlord was willing to lease the apartment for less than we had expected"

    similar: let (chiefly British), rent
    related: charter, engage, hire, lodge, sublease, sublet, rack-rent

  2. to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum

    "I couldn't afford to buy a car outright, so I decided to lease one instead"

    similar: charter, engage, hire, rent
    related: sublease, sublet, check out, arrange (for), bespeak, book, contract (for), order, reserve, sign up (for)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Lease

The most common words with a similar meaning to Lease:

Chiefly British: let
lot, parcel, plat, plot, property, tract, development, frontage, real estate, patch, rent, charter, engage, hire

Related Words for Lease

lodge, sublease, sublet, rack-rent, check out, arrange (for), bespeak, book, contract (for), order, reserve, sign up (for)

Word Forms of Lease

Inflections: leased, leasing

Derived words: leasable (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Lease

Middle English les, from Anglo-French, from lesser

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Lease

lend-lease, re-lease, a new lease on life

Frequently Asked Questions about Lease

What does "Lease" mean?

"Lease" means a contract by which one conveys real estate, equipment, or facilities for a specified term and for a specified rent; also, the act of such conveyance or the term for which it is made. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a contract by which one conveys real estate, equipment, or facilities for a specified term and for a specified rent; also, the act of such conveyance or the term for which it is made. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Lease"?

Other words for "Lease" include lot, parcel, plat, plot, property, tract, development and frontage. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Lease" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Lease"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Lease". Common alternatives include lot, parcel, plat, plot, property, tract, development, frontage, real estate and patch.

How do you use "Lease" in a sentence?

Examples of "Lease" in a sentence: "the landlord was willing to lease the apartment for less than we had expected"; "I couldn't afford to buy a car outright, so I decided to lease one instead".

Is "Lease" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Lease" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Lease"?

"Lease" is pronounced /ˈlēs/.

What is the origin of the word "Lease"?

"Lease" comes from Middle English les, from Anglo-French, from lesser. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Lease" meaning "as in property, development"?

When "Lease" (noun) means as in property, development, synonyms include lot, parcel, plat, plot, property and tract.