leaser

lease

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lees]
- /lis/
- /ˈliːsə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lees]
- /lis/

Definitions of leaser word

noun leaser a contract renting land, buildings, etc., to another; a contract or instrument conveying property to another for a specified period or for a period determinable at the will of either lessor or lessee in consideration of rent or other compensation. 1
noun leaser the property leased. 1
noun leaser the period of time for which a lease is made: a five-year lease. 1
verb with object leaser to grant the temporary possession or use of (lands, tenements, etc.) to another, usually for compensation at a fixed rate; let: She plans to lease her apartment to a friend. 1
verb with object leaser to take or hold by lease: He leased the farm from the sheriff. 1
verb without object leaser to grant a lease; let or rent: to lease at a lower rental. 1

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Origin of leaser

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English les < Anglo-French (equivalent to Old French lais, French legs legacy), noun derivative of lesser to lease, literally, let go (equivalent to Old French laissier) < Latin laxāre to release, let go. See lax

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Parts of speech for Leaser

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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leaser popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Antonyms for leaser

noun leaser

homeowner — a person who owns a home.
hotelier — a manager or owner of a hotel or inn.
freeholder — the owner of a freehold.
landowner — an owner or proprietor of land.
heiress — a woman who inherits or has a right of inheritance, especially a woman who has inherited or will inherit considerable wealth.

All 16 Antonyms of leaser