nounπShareA payment made by a tenant at intervals in order to occupy a property."The tenant paid his rents on the first of every month. "propertyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA similar payment for the use of equipment or a service."The company charges high rents for its specialized medical equipment. "propertyservicebusinessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA profit from possession of a valuable right, as a restricted license to engage in a trade or business."A New York city taxicab license earns more than $10,000 a year in rent."businesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn object for which rent is charged or paid."The landlord showed us several rents, each with different floor plans and monthly prices. "propertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIncome; revenue."The landlord's rents from the apartment building provide a steady income each month. "economybusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo occupy premises in exchange for rent.""My family rents an apartment near the university." "propertybusinessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo grant occupation in return for rent."The landlord rents apartments to students. "propertybusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo obtain or have temporary possession of an object (e.g. a movie) in exchange for money."Every Friday, my family rents a movie to watch together. "entertainmentmediabusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be leased or let for rent."The house rents for five hundred dollars a month."propertyfinancebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tear or rip in some surface."The old flag had several rents in the fabric after being flown in the wind for so long. "appearancematerialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA division or schism."The constant arguments about company policy created deep rents within the department, making teamwork impossible. "groupreligionsocietypoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
