WordNet sense 1 (the return derived from cultivated land in excess of that derived from the poorest land cultivated under similar conditions):

economic rent

WordNet sense 2 (an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart):

rip, snag, split, tear, tear

WordNet sense 3 (hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services):

charter, hire, lease

WordNet sense 4 (grant use or occupation of under a term of contract):

let

WordNet sense 5 (engage for service under a term of contract):

engage, take