rent
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B1
/rɛnt/
temporary use
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rent' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'rente,' where 'rente' meant 'income or revenue.'
Historical Evolution
'rente' transformed into the Middle English word 'rent,' and eventually became the modern English word 'rent.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'income or revenue,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'payment for use of property.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a regular payment made by a tenant to an owner for the use of the owner's building or land.
She pays $800 in rent each month.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to pay someone for the use of something, typically property, land, or a car.
We decided to rent a car for the weekend.
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