leased
Pronunciation: [liːst]
Word
Context: “real estate”
(verb) to rent a property or equipment from someone for a period of time. This means you can use something, like a house or a car, without owning it. You pay money to the owner to use it for a certain time.
Example
They leased a new apartment in the city for a year.
Example
They didn’t lease the house because they wanted to buy it instead.
Example
Have you ever leased a car for a long trip?
Context: “business”
(verb) to allow someone to use something that you own, usually in exchange for money. It’s like lending something important, but the person pays you for using it.
Example
The company leased the printing equipment to a small business.
Example
He chose not to lease his land to the developers this time.
Example
What kind of machinery do you usually lease for projects?
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