contracted

Phonetic Respelling: [ kuhn-trak-tid ]

Definition:

v. 1 to make smaller by drawing together; shrink or make tighter; 2.to get or acquire. 3 to become smaller; shrink. 4 to make a formal agreement or contract.

Sentence:

The commissariat contracted the farmer to supply beef to the troops.

More example sentences:

The commissariat contracted the farmer to supply beef to the troops.

Hear it

Because she contracted ciguatera in June Constance could not return.

Hear it

Synonyms:

condense; constrict; acquire; catch; get

Antonyms:

expand; expand; swell

Contracted rhymes:

• Three Syllable Rhymes
  • contracted
• Four Syllable Rhymes
  • sub