contrahō — meaning in English
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English meaning
- contract noun A written or spoken agreement, especially one intended to be enforceable by law.
Senses
contrahō is used for these senses in English:
- contract (ambitransitive) To draw together or nearer; to shorten, narrow, or lessen.
contract — full definition
- noun A written or spoken agreement, especially one intended to be enforceable by law.
- verb To become smaller, tighter, or shorter.
- verb To catch or develop an illness.
- verb To arrange for work to be done under a formal agreement.