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lend Definition and Meaning in English (lend definition)

verb
Synonyms:provideadvanceloan
Quick Answer • Definition

Lend definition: To give something to someone for a period of time, expecting that they will return it.

Definitions of Lend

  1. 1verb

    To give something to someone for a period of time, expecting that they will return it.

  2. 2verb

    To add a particular quality or characteristic to something.

  3. 3verb

    To allow someone to use money that must be paid back, often with interest.

Example Sentences

casual

“Can you lend me your pen for a moment?”

casual

“The new curtains lend a warm feel to the room.”

business

“The bank agreed to lend him a large sum of money.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenselent
present participlelending
agent nounlender

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

lend a handidiom

To help someone.

lend an earidiom

To listen sympathetically to someone.

lend itself tophrasal_verb

To be suitable for a particular use or purpose.

Frequently Asked Questions: Lend in English

What is the meaning of Lend in English?▼
Lend definition: To give something to someone for a period of time, expecting that they will return it.
How do you translate 'Lend' to English?▼
'Lend' translates to 'lend' in English. Lend definition: To give something to someone for a period of time, expecting that they will return it.
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