lease

Words with a similar base: lease

'lease'

[lease.n.01] as in: property that is leased or rented out or let

'lease'

[lease.n.02] as in: a contract granting use or occupation of property during a specified time for a specified payment

'lease'

[lease.n.03] as in: the period of time during which a contract conveying property to a person is in effect

'lease'

[rent.v.01] as in: let for money

Examples:
We rented our apartment to friends while we were abroad

'lease'

[rent.v.04] as in: hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services

'lease'

[lease.v.03] as in: grant use or occupation of under a term of contract

Examples:
I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners

'lease'

[lease.v.04] as in: engage for service under a term of contract

Examples:
We took an apartment on a quiet street
Let's rent a car
Shall we take a guide in Rome?

Origins

					lease (English)
├── leas (Middle English (1100-1500))
├── lese (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   └── læs (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── lesen (Middle English (1100-1500))
    ├── lesan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    └── liesan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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