[lend] 
verb, lent, lend⋅ing.| 1. | to grant the use of (something) on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned. |
| 2. | to give (money) on condition that it is returned and that interest is paid for its temporary use. |
| 3. | to give or contribute obligingly or helpfully: to lend one's aid to a cause. |
| 4. | to adapt (oneself or itself) to something: The building should lend itself to inexpensive remodeling. |
| 5. | to furnish or impart: Distance lends enchantment to the view. |
| 6. | to make a loan. |
| 7. | lend a hand, to give help; aid: If everyone lends a hand, we can have dinner ready in half an hour. |
