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leasing

|leas/ing|

/ˈliːsɪŋ/

(lease)

temporary possession

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
lease	leases	leases	leases	leased	leased	leasing

Etymology

Etymology Information

'leasing' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'laisser,' where 'lais-' meant 'to let or leave.'

Historical Evolution

'laisser' transformed into the Middle English word 'lesen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'lease.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to let or leave something,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'granting a lease.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of granting a lease, typically for property or equipment.

The company is considering leasing the office space.

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Verb 1

present participle of 'lease'.

They are leasing a new car for the next three years.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41