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How to pronounce rent
Say it like this: /ˈɹɛnt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does rent mean?
nounA payment made by a tenant at intervals in order to lease a property.
“I am asking £300 a week rent.”
A similar payment for the use of a product, equipment or a service.
A 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.”
verbTo take a lease of premises in exchange for rent.
“I rented a house from my friend's parents for a year.”
To grant a lease in return for rent.
“We rented our house to our son's friend for a year.”
To obtain or have temporary possession of an object (e.g. a movie) in exchange for money.
“In Pärnu the beach is closed, but the Neptun cooperative still runs its beachfront shop, renting surfboards and beach chairs.”
adjThat has been torn or rent; ripped; torn.
“Cleopatra is rent by a struggle between her newly-acquired dignity as a queen, and a strong impulse to put out her tongue at him.”
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