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Noun(1) a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law(2) (contract bridge(3) a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid(4) (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make(5) a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives pointstoward game only for the number of tricks he bid(6) agreement(7) deal
Verb(1) enter into a contractual arrangement(2) engage by written agreement(3) squeeze or press together(4) be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness(5) become smaller or draw together(6) make smaller(7) compress or concentrate(8) make or become more narrow or restricted(9) reduce in scope while retaining essential elements(10) be stricken by an illness(11) fall victim to an illness(12) condense(13) come to terms(14) catch disease

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(1) When bidding a contract with a minor suit as trumps, the suit is not mentioned.(2) When people laugh, their muscles contract , their pulse rates rise and their breathing is faster.(3) The factory should be self contained and contract for, order and pay for all materials obtained locally.(4) Sanctions on a country could affect its ability to contract for concessional lending.(5) In others, employers contract privately to provide the benefits.(6) Breath-holding helps create a firm base upon which the muscles can effectively contract .(7) When he can't succeed in killing himself, he hires a contract killer to carry out the job for him.(8) Mucus production increases and the muscles surrounding the airways contract , narrowing the space through which air can flow.(9) When these muscles contract , they don't directly push the head forward.(10) Planning permission has already been obtained for the terminal and British Gas intends to contract for the use of 2.2 million tonnes a year of capacity.(11) A contract of marriage may be made through agents acting ad hoc on behalf of the bride and bridegroom themselves, or of their guardians.(12) Biotech companies also contract with individual farmers to grow pharma crops.(13) It is always open to minority shareholders to contract for such representation.(14) He could claim that while creating and producing hit game shows, he was also a contract assassin for the CIA.(15) When an agreement is reached with the owner, a private contract is written and signed.(16) The company wants to contract for as much technological capability as it can.
Related Words
(1) breach of contract
(2) sales contract
(3) to contract
(4) contract law
(5) sign a contract
(6) service contract
(7) under contract
(8) employment contract
(9) draft contract
(10) social contract
Synonyms
Noun
1. agreement
2. contract bridge
3. declaration


Verb
4. shrink
5. tighten
6. wrinkle
7. shorten
8. undertake
9. develop
10. incur
11. reduce
12. get
13. narrow
14. squeeze
15. concentrate
16. sign up


📺 Word Example from TV Shows

So, your contract provides
for a three-day trial period,

So, your CONTRACT provides for a three-day trial period,

The Big Bang Theory Season 11, Episode 14


of the marriage contract:
beeswax comma none of your.

of the marriage CONTRACT: beeswax comma none of your.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 4


...I don't know what happens
when our three-month contract ends.

...I don't know what happens when our three-month CONTRACT ends.

Breaking Bad Season 3, Episode 9


I have something of a contract.

I have something of a CONTRACT.

Breaking Bad Season 3, Episode 11


If you've got a problem
basing a relationship on a contract...

If you've got a problem basing a relationship on a CONTRACT...

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 3


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