rent vs sublet

rent

verb
  • To be leased or let for rent. 

  • To obtain or have temporary possession of an object (e.g. a movie) in exchange for money. 

  • To occupy premises in exchange for rent. 

  • To grant occupation in return for rent. 

adj
  • That has been torn or rent; ripped; torn. 

noun
  • An object for which rent is charged or paid. 

  • A division or schism. 

  • A payment made by a tenant at intervals in order to occupy a property. 

  • 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 tear or rip in some surface. 

sublet

verb
  • To grant a sublease out of property held under a lease. 

noun
  • Synonym of sublease. 

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