lease
0 antonyms and opposites of lease, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A legal agreement letting someone use property, such as a home or car, for a set time in exchange for payment.
How to use lease
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French lesser/laissier, "to let go" or "to allow," ultimately from Latin laxare, "to loosen" — the same root gives us the English word "lax."
Full origin of lease →Frequently asked questions
What does “lease” mean?
The word “lease” means a legal agreement letting someone use property, such as a home or car, for a set time in exchange for payment. In plain terms, a rental agreement for property, or the act of renting it out or taking it on rent.
How do you pronounce “lease”?
“Lease” is pronounced lees (/liːs/ in IPA).
How do you use “lease” in a sentence?
Here is “lease” used in a sentence: “They signed a two-year lease on the apartment.”
What part of speech is “lease”?
Depending on how it is used, “lease” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “lease” come from?
The word “lease” comes from Latin. From Old French lesser/laissier, "to let go" or "to allow," ultimately from Latin laxare, "to loosen" — the same root gives us the English word "lax.".
Is “lease” a common word?
“Lease” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “lease” have?
“Lease” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a legal agreement letting someone use property, such as a home or car, for a set time in exchange for payment.
What is the difference between "lease" and "rent"?
A lease is usually a fixed-term legal agreement, often lasting months or years, with terms that stay the same for the whole period. Renting can refer to shorter or more flexible arrangements, such as month-to-month, though the words overlap in everyday use.
Does "lease" mean to rent out or to rent from?
As a verb, "lease" can mean both. The owner leases property out to someone, and the tenant leases it from the owner, so context shows which side is meant.
What is the difference between a "lease" and a "sublease"?
A lease is the original agreement between the property owner and the tenant. A sublease is a further agreement in which that tenant rents the property out to someone else, usually while the original lease is still in force.
What are common collocations with "lease"?
"Lease" often appears in phrases like "sign a lease," "break a lease," "renew a lease," and "a new lease on life." These reflect its meaning as a fixed-term agreement to use property.