Contracted

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /kənˈtræktɪd/

Definitions of contracted

verb to enter into a formal agreement or contract

Example Sentences

A1 She contracted a cold after being out in the rain without a jacket.

A2 The company contracted a new supplier for their raw materials.

B1 The athlete contracted a muscle injury during the marathon.

B2 The government contracted a construction company to build new roads in the city.

C1 The artist contracted with a gallery to showcase their latest collection.

C2 The company contracted a renowned architect to design their new headquarters.

adjective affected by a disease or condition that has become shorter, narrower, or tighter

Example Sentences

A1 She contracted a cold after being out in the rain without a jacket.

A2 The company contracted a new supplier for their raw materials.

B1 The contracted work must be completed by the end of the month.

B2 The contracted artist created a beautiful mural on the building's wall.

C1 The contracted services included maintenance and repairs for the entire year.

C2 The contracted team of experts successfully completed the project ahead of schedule.

Examples of contracted in a Sentence

formal The company contracted with a new supplier for raw materials.

informal I contracted a local handyman to fix the leaky faucet in my kitchen.

slang I contracted my friend to help me move into my new apartment.

figurative She contracted a case of wanderlust after watching a travel documentary.

Grammatical Forms of contracted

past tense

contracted

plural

contracted

comparative

more contracted

superlative

most contracted

present tense

contract

future tense

will contract

perfect tense

have contracted

continuous tense

is contracting

singular

contracted

positive degree

contracted

infinitive

to contract

gerund

contracting

participle

contracting

Origin and Evolution of contracted

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'contracted' originated from the Latin word 'contractus', which means drawn together or tightened.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'contracted' evolved to not only refer to physical tightening or drawing together, but also to agreements or legally binding documents between parties.