Definition and Synonyms for Contract

Definition of Contract

1. A binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law Noun
2. (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make Noun
3. A variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid Noun
4. Enter into a contractual arrangement Verb
5. Engage by written agreement Verb
6. Squeeze or press together Verb
7. Be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness Verb
8. Become smaller or draw together Verb
9. Make smaller Verb
10. Compress or concentrate Verb
11. Make or become more narrow or restricted Verb
12. Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements Verb

contractual
Adjective
derivation
1
1. relating to or part of a binding legal agreement
contractor
Noun
derivation
2
1. someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things
2. a bodily organ that contracts
contracture
Noun
derivation
1
1. an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle
contracting
Noun
derivation
1
1. becoming infected
contraction
Noun
derivation
6
1. the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
2. the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
3. the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
4. the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
5. the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
6. (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
expand
Verb
antonym
2
1. extend in one or more directions
2. add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

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Etymology for contract