Lease and Let

Lease

Lease verb - To give the possession and use of (something) in return for periodic payment.
Usage example: the landlord was willing to lease the apartment for less than we had expected
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Synonyms for Lease

Let is a synonym for lease (British) in hire topic. In some cases you can use "Let" instead the word "Lease" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like rent, residence, transactions, rent out. popular alternative

Let

Let verb - Grant use or occupation of under a term of contract.

Lease is a synonym for let in activity topic. You can use "Lease" instead the word "Let" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as property, rent, hire, transactions. popular alternative

Nearby Word: letting

Common collocations

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