Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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contract | Yes | No | Yes | No |
grant | Yes | No | Yes | No |
contract (noun) | grant (noun) |
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a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid | the act of providing a subsidy |
a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law | a right or privilege that has been granted |
(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make | a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business |
any monetary aid | |
(law) a transfer of property by deed of conveyance |
contract (verb) | grant (verb) |
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be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness | be willing to concede |
make or become more narrow or restricted | allow to have |
become smaller or draw together | let have |
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements | transfer by deed |
compress or concentrate | give as judged due or on the basis of merit |
enter into a contractual arrangement | give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another |
make smaller | bestow, especially officially |
squeeze or press together | |
engage by written agreement |