Rentee

Pronunciation: /rɛnˈti/

Definitions of rentee

noun a person who rents something, typically a property or equipment, from another party

Example Sentences

A1 The rentee paid their monthly rent on time.

A2 The rentee signed a lease agreement for the apartment.

B1 The rentee is responsible for maintaining the property in good condition.

B2 The rentee requested a repair for the broken dishwasher.

C1 The rentee negotiated a lower rental price with the landlord.

C2 The rentee successfully sublet the apartment while they were away on vacation.

Examples of rentee in a Sentence

formal The rentee is responsible for paying rent on time each month.

informal I heard the rentee is looking for a new place to live.

slang The rentee better cough up the cash or they'll be out on the street.

figurative As a rentee in the housing market, it feels like I'm always at the mercy of landlords.

Grammatical Forms of rentee

• past tense: rented
• plural: rentees
• comparative: more rentee
• superlative: most rentee
• present tense: rentee
• future tense: will rentee
• perfect tense: have rented
• continuous tense: is renteeing
• singular: rentee
• positive degree: rentee
• infinitive: to rentee
• gerund: renteeing
• participle: renteed

Origin and Evolution of rentee

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'rentee' originated from the French word 'rentier', which means someone who receives income from property or investments.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rentee' has come to refer to a person who pays rent to use property or goods, rather than receiving income from them.