Synonyms for contract

Other words for “contract”, grouped by meaning.

We found 23 synonyms for “contract”. The most common are declaration, contract bridge, undertake, sign, sign on.

noun (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make

Synonymsdeclaration

noun a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid

verb enter into a contractual arrangement

Synonymsundertake

verb engage by written agreement

verb squeeze or press together

verb be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness

Synonymstakeget

verb become smaller or draw together

Synonymsshrink
Oppositesexpand

verb compress or concentrate

verb make or become more narrow or restricted

Synonymsnarrow

verb reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

Oppositesexpand

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University