Contract Meaning

There are 12 meaning(s) for word Contract

Meaning 1 : become smaller or draw together

    Synonyms : shrink
Meaning 2 : enter into a contractual arrangement

    Synonyms : undertake
Meaning 3 : reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

    Synonyms : abbreviate,  abridge,  cut,  foreshorten,  reduce,  shorten
Meaning 4 : (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make

    Synonyms : declaration
Meaning 5 : make or become more narrow or restricted

    Synonyms : narrow
Meaning 6 : a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid

    Synonyms : contract bridge
Meaning 7 : compress or concentrate

    Synonyms : concentrate,  condense
Meaning 8 : engage by written agreement

    Synonyms : sign,  sign on,  sign up
Meaning 9 : squeeze or press together

    Example : the spasm contracted the muscle

    Synonyms : compact,  compress,  constrict,  press,  squeeze
Meaning 10 : be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness

    Synonyms : get,  take
Meaning 11 : a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law

Meaning 12 : make smaller

    Example : The heat contracted the woollen garment

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