Top synonyms for “contract”: abbreviate, abridge, compact, compress, concentrate, condense, constrict, contract bridge, and 15 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid
- (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
- (verb)be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness“He got AIDS”
- (verb)become smaller or draw together“The fabric shrank”
- (verb)reduce in scope while retaining essential elements“The manuscript must be shortened”
- (verb)make or become more narrow or restricted“The selection was narrowed”
- (verb)compress or concentrate“Congress condensed the three-year plan into a six-month plan”
- (verb)enter into a contractual arrangement
- (verb)make smaller“The heat contracted the woollen garment”
- (verb)squeeze or press together“she compressed her lips”
- (verb)engage by written agreement“They signed two new pitchers for the next season”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "contract"?
Common synonyms for "contract" include abbreviate, abridge, compact, compress, concentrate, condense. Our thesaurus lists 23 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "contract"?
Antonyms for "contract" include expand. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "contract" mean?
a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid
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