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rented


Meanings
  • Verb (past tense and past participle)

    The past tense and past participle of the verb 'rent' which means to lease or rent out a property or service for a specified period of time.

    - "I have rented an apartment for a year."
    - "The company rented a space for their new office."
    - "The museum rents out costumes for their theatrical performances."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with rented
lent , sent , vent , ment
Variants
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rent , rentabilities , rentability , rentable , rented , renting , rents , rack-rent , rack-rented , rack-renting , rack-rents
Etymology
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The word 'rented' comes from the Old French word 'rent' which means 'revenue' or 'income'. In Middle English, the word 'renten' came to mean 'to receive a rent or income' and later evolved to mean 'to lease or rent out'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the world's most expensive rented property is a penthouse in Monaco that costs over $100,000 per month?

  2. The term 'rent' comes from the Old French word 'renger', which means 'to receive a revenue'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Lease: A legally binding agreement between a landlord and tenant which grants the tenant the right to occupy a property for a specified period of time in exchange for regular payments.

  2. Rent Control: A government regulation that limits the amount a landlord can charge for rent on a property.


Culture
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In literature, the word 'rented' is often used to describe the living arrangements of characters, particularly in works dealing with poverty or social class. In music, the term 'rented' is sometimes used to refer to rented instruments used by musicians.

How to Memorize "rented"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself signing a lease agreement for a new apartment or house.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'rented' with the idea of temporary possession of a property or service.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Rent is a monthly expense' to help memorize the meaning of 'rented'.


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