| noun | the act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car) |
| verb | let for money “We rented our apartment to friends while we were abroad” |
| verb | grant use or occupation of under a term of contract “I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners” |
| verb | engage for service under a term of contract “We took an apartment on a quiet street” |
| verb | hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services |
| rent | verb | engage for service under a term of contract |
| rent | noun | a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service |
| renter | noun | an owner of property who receives payment for its use by another person |
| renting | noun | the act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car) |
| lease | noun | the period of time during which a contract conveying property to a person is in effect |
| lessee | noun | a tenant who holds a lease |
| letter | noun | owner who lets another person use something (housing usually) for hire |
| lessor | noun | someone who grants a lease |
| rental | noun | the act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car) |
| charter | noun | a contract to hire or lease transportation |