leased Meaning & Definition
/liːst/
What Does Leased Mean?
Leased is used as a verb meaning simple past and past participle of lease. As an adjective, it means Transferred under the terms of a lease.
Leased in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //liːst// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | chartered and hired |
| Antonyms | unchartered |
Leased Definition (Verb)
- simple past and past participle of lease
Leased as an Adjective
- Transferred under the terms of a lease.
Verb
- (chiefly dialectal) To gather.
- (chiefly dialectal) To pick, select, pick out; to pick up.
- (chiefly dialectal) To glean.
- (chiefly dialectal) To glean, gather up leavings.
Verb
- To tell lies; tell lies about; slander; calumniate.
Verb
- To release; let go; unloose.
Verb
- To operate or live in some property or land through purchasing a long-term contract (or leasehold) from the owner (or freeholder).
- To take or hold by lease.
- To grant a lease; to let or rent.
Synonyms of Leased
Leased synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Leased
Leased in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
leased
Words That Rhyme With Leased
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Pronouncing Leased
Leased is pronounced //liːst// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Leased
Is leased a verb or an adjective?
Leased is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for leased?
You can replace leased with words such as chartered and hired. See the full list of leased synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of leased?
The opposite of leased is unchartered.