charter | Definition of charter

Synonyms and Antonyms of charter

1 to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum

charter a boat

Synonyms of charter

engage, hire, lease, rent

Words Related to charter

sublease, sublet

arrange (for), bespeak, book, contract (for), order, reserve, sign up (for)

2 British to give official or legal power to

a London firm seeking the services of a chartered accountant

Synonyms of charter

accredit, authorize, certify, commission, empower, enable, invest, license (also licence), qualify, vest, warrant

Words Related to charter

approve, clear, credential, endorse (also indorse), OK (or okay), sanction

affirm, confirm, validate

inaugurate, induct, initiate, install, instate, swear in

allow, let, permit

enfranchise, entitle, privilege

Near Antonyms of charter

ban, bar, block, constrain, deny, disallow, disbar, discourage, disenfranchise, disfranchise, exclude, hinder, hold back, impede, inhibit, obstruct, prevent, shut out, stop

enjoin, forbid, interdict, outlaw, prohibit, proscribe, veto

Antonyms of charter