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Synonyms & Similar Words
lease
hire
let
charter
sublet
leasehold
tenancy
occupancy
payment
fee
charge
cost
expense
outlay
expenditure
dues
toll
tariff
levy
tax
assessment
impost
duty
hirement
rental
letting
sublease
concession
franchise
permission
allowance
stipend
subsidy
grant
allocation
appropriation
Meaning of Rent
The primary meaning of the word "Rent" is a regular payment made by a tenant to a landlord for the use of a property, room, or vehicle.
Definitions
- A payment made by a tenant to a landlord for the use of a property, room, or vehicle
- A sum of money paid for the use of something, especially a room, building, or vehicle
- The state of being let or leased, especially in relation to a property or room
Etymology of Rent
The word "Rent" originated from the Old French word "rent", which is derived from the Latin word "rendere", meaning "to give back" or "to yield"
Historically, the term "rent" was used to describe a payment made to a lord or landlord by a tenant in exchange for the use of land or property
Over time, the meaning of the word "Rent" has expanded to include payments made for the use of vehicles, equipment, and other goods or services
Example Uses
- The tenant paid the rent on time every month
- The landlord increased the rent by 10% at the end of the lease
- The company paid a high rent for the office space in the city center
- The rent on the apartment included utilities and parking
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
ownership
possession
freehold
proprietorship
tenure
occupancy
residency
habitation
inhabitance
free
gratis
complimentary
unpaid
untaxed
unlevied
exempt
immune
waived
relinquished
surrendered
abandoned
vacated
unoccupied
idle