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Noun: renting  ren-ting
  1. The act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment, house or car)
    - rental
Verb: rent  rent
  1. Let for money
    "We rented our apartment to friends while we were abroad";
    - lease
     
  2. Grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
    "I am renting my country estate to some foreigners";
    - lease, let
     
  3. Engage for service under a term of contract
    "Let's rent a car";
    - lease, hire, charter, engage, take
     
  4. Hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
    - hire, charter, lease

See also: rent out

Type of: acquire, contract, dealing, dealings, get, give, transaction, undertake

Encyclopedia: Renting

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