Type and usage of contract from BoostVocab

contract

Synonyms of contract Antonyms of contract Examples of contract Usage of contract Parts of contract Definition that contains contract Words sounding like contract Explanation of contract

verb
become smaller or draw together
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shrink

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expand

type of:
lessen fall decrease diminish
verb
enter into a contractual arrangement
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undertake

type of:
promise assure
verb
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
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abbreviate abridge cut foreshorten reduce shorten

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expand

type of:
minify lessen decrease
noun
(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make
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declaration

type of:
bid bidding

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bridge
verb
make or become more narrow or restricted
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narrow

type of:
change
noun
a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid
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contract bridge

type of:
bridge
verb
compress or concentrate
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concentrate condense

type of:
modify change alter
verb
engage by written agreement
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sign sign on sign up

type of:
employ engage hire
verb
squeeze or press together
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"the spasm contracted the muscle"

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compact compress constrict press squeeze

type of:
tighten
verb
be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
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get take

type of:
come down sicken
noun
a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
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type of:
written agreement
verb
make smaller
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"The heat contracted the woollen garment"

type of:
reduce shrink

Examples of contract

"the spasm contracted the muscle"
"The heat contracted the woollen garment"

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