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contract

The word “contract” has 2 syllables: con-tract

It's pronounced as /ˈkɑntrækt/

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In the thesaurus, “contract” has 101 synonyms and 37 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for contract along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for contract

Antonyms for contract

Meanings of contract

  • noun
    1. An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.
    2. An agreement which the law will enforce in some way. A legally binding contract must contain at least one promise, i.e., a commitment or offer, by an offeror to and accepted by an offeree to do something in the future. A contract is thus executory rather than executed.
    3. A part of legal studies dealing with laws and jurisdiction related to contracts.
    4. An order, usually given to a hired assassin, to kill someone.
    5. The declarer's undertaking to win the number of tricks bid with a stated suit as trump.
  • adjective
    1. Contracted; affianced; betrothed.
    2. Not abstract; concrete.
  • verb
    1. To draw together or nearer; to shorten, narrow, or lessen.
    2. (grammar) To shorten by omitting a letter or letters or by reducing two or more vowels or syllables to one.
    3. To enter into a contract with.
    4. To enter into, with mutual obligations; to make a bargain or covenant for.
    5. To make an agreement or contract; to covenant; to agree; to bargain.
    6. To bring on; to incur; to acquire.
    7. To gain or acquire (an illness).
    8. To draw together so as to wrinkle; to knit.
    9. To betroth; to affiance.

Example Sentences

  • They signed a contract to finalize the business deal.
  • The athlete renewed his contract for another three years.
  • She decided to contract a specialist to handle the project.
  • The company’s contract with the supplier ensured timely deliveries.
  • Exposure to the virus can contract an illness if precautions are ignored.

On this page you'll find 138 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to contract, such as: OK, abate, abbreviate, abridge, acceptance, accord, accumulate.

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