And so the schoolmistress reconciled the recommendation to her conscience, and the indentures were cancelled, and the apprentice was free.
Source: wiktionary
Indenture
/ɪnˈdɛn.ʃɝ/
Synonyms for "indenture" (148 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (30)
adjustment bondalveolationalveolusannuity bondappreciation bondapprenticeapprenticeshiparrangementarticleassented bondassumed bondbaby bondbearer bondbearer certificatebindbind overbinding overbondbond anticipation notecallable bond
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Strong matches (44)
Related words (74)
ginnie maegougegovernment bondgroup policyguaranteed bondhigh-grade bondhoneycombimplied contractimpressimpressionimprintincome bondindentindentationindentioninsurance policyinterchangeable bondinterim bondjoint bondmortgage bond
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mortgage deedmunicipal bondnegotiable bondnicknominal ratenonnegotiable bondnotchoptional bondpar bondparol contractparticipating bondpitpockpockmarkpolicypremium bondprintpromissory notepurchase money bondrecognizancerefunding bondregistered bondregistered certificaterevenue bondsavings bondsecond mortgage bondsecondssecured bondseries e bondseries h bondsmall bondspecial contractspecialtyspecialty contractstate bondsunken parttax anticipation notetax-free bondtitle deedtreasury bondtrust indenturetrustee mortgage bondunsecured bondvoting bondwar bondyield to maturity
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: adjustment bond, agreement, alveolation, alveolus, annuity bond.
- Sentence evidence is available for indenture, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "indenture".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "indenture"
Keep "indenture" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "indenture" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "indenture", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "indenture" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
23 entriesbindbinding agreementblank spacecommitmentconcave shapeconcavitycontractholdincurvationincurvaturelabor systemlegal contractlegal documentobligateobligationoblige
Showing 16 of 23 words.
More specific
8 entriesapprentice indentureapprenticeship indenturecontract laborlabor indentureland indentureself commitmentself obligationservant indenture
Collocations
8 entriesapprentice indentureapprenticeship indenturecolonial indenturecontract laborindenture contractindenture documentindentured servitudeservant indenture
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
6 total sentences available.
Walking the street very hungry, and not knowing what to do with himself, a crimp's bill was put into his hand, offering immediate entertainment and encouragement to such as would bind themselves to serve in America. He went directly, sign'd the indentures, was put into the ship, and came over, never writing a line to acquaint his friends what was become of him.
Source: wiktionary
It was the critical moment of Oliver’s fate. If the inkstand had been where the old gentleman thought it was, he would have dipped his pen into it, and signed the indentures, and Oliver would have been straightway hurried off.
Source: wiktionary
For the next two years, Ann's position in the family grew to be more and more that of a daughter. If it had not been for the indentures lying serenely in that tall wooden desk, she would almost have forgotten, herself, that she was a bound girl.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 6 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "indenture"?
Closest matches include adjustment bond, agreement, alveolation, alveolus, annuity bond.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "indenture"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.