n.
Function: transitive verb
Date: 15th century
1 : to grant the possession and enjoyment of in exchange for rent
2 : to take and hold under an agreement to pay rent
intransitive verb
1 : to be for rent
2 a : to obtain the possession and use of a place or article in exchange for rent b : to allow the possession and use of property in exchange for rent
synonyms see HIRE
– rent · abil · i · ty \ ˌ ren-t ə - ' bi-l ə -t ē \ noun
– rent · able \ ' ren-t ə -b ə l \ adjective