CONTRACTED

/kənˈtɹæktɪd/

Scrabble

WWF

C(3) O(1) N(1) T(1) R(1) A(1) C(3) T(1) E(1) D(2)

NWL/TWL ✓ Collins ✓ WWF ✓

Definition

/kənˈtɹæktɪd/

verb

To draw together or nearer; to shorten, narrow, or lessen.
“The snail's body contracted into its shell.”
(grammar) To shorten by omitting a letter or letters or by reducing two or more vowels or syllables to one.
“The word "cannot" is often contracted into "can't".”
To enter into a contract with.
To enter into, with mutual obligations; to make a bargain or covenant for.
To make an agreement or contract; to covenant; to agree; to bargain.
“to contract for carrying the mail”