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contract
verb(con-tract)
become smaller or draw together
Synonyms: shrink,
Antonyms: expand,
contract
verb(con-tract)
enter into a contractual arrangement
Synonyms: undertake,
contract
verb(con-tract)
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
Synonyms: abbreviate, abridge, cut, foreshorten, reduce, shorten,
Antonyms: expand,
contract
noun(con-tract)
(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make
Synonyms: declaration,
contract
verb(con-tract)
make or become more narrow or restricted
Synonyms: narrow,
contract
noun(con-tract)
a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid
Synonyms: contract bridge,
contract
verb(con-tract)
compress or concentrate
Synonyms: concentrate, condense,
contract
verb(con-tract)
engage by written agreement
Synonyms: sign, sign on, sign up,
contract
verb(con-tract)
squeeze or press together
Synonyms: compact, compress, constrict, press, squeeze,
Examples:
The spasm contracted the muscle.
contract
verb(con-tract)
be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
Synonyms: get, take,
contract
noun(con-tract)
a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
contract
verb(con-tract)
make smaller
Examples:
The heat contracted the woollen garment.

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