CONTRACT
Scrabble letter values: C3O1N1T1R1A1C3T1 = 12
Definition
- noun a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law.
- noun (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make. — synonyms: declaration
- noun a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid. — synonyms: contract_bridge
- verb enter into a contractual arrangement. — synonyms: undertake
- verb engage by written agreement. — synonyms: sign, sign_on, sign_up
- verb squeeze or press together. — synonyms: compress, constrict, squeeze, compact, press
- verb be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness. — synonyms: take, get
- verb become smaller or draw together. — synonyms: shrink
- verb make smaller.
- verb compress or concentrate. — synonyms: condense, concentrate
- verb make or become more narrow or restricted. — synonyms: narrow
- verb reduce in scope while retaining essential elements. — synonyms: abridge, foreshorten, abbreviate, shorten, cut, reduce
Examples
- “They signed two new pitchers for the next season”
- “she compressed her lips”
- “the spasm contracted the muscle”