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leased

/leɪst/ verb · British & US
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What does leased mean?

verb

To rent or hire something for a fixed period of time, usually in exchange for regular payments. To give or grant the use of something to someone for a fixed period of time, usually in exchange for regular payments.

Example

"The company leased a new office building for the next five years."

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