lend
to grant the use of (something) on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.
to give (money) on condition that it is returned and often that interest is paid for its temporary use.
to give or contribute obligingly or helpfully: to lend one's aid to a cause.
to adapt (oneself or itself) to something: The building should lend itself to inexpensive remodeling.
to furnish or impart: Distance lends enchantment to the view.
to make a loan.
Idioms about lend
lend a hand, to give help; aid: If everyone lends a hand, we can have dinner ready in half an hour.
Origin of lend
1Other words from lend
- lender, noun
- in·ter·lend, verb, in·ter·lent, in·ter·lend·ing.
- o·ver·lend, verb, o·ver·lent, o·ver·lend·ing.
- re·lend, verb (used with object), re·lent, re·lend·ing.
Words that may be confused with lend
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British Dictionary definitions for lend
/ (lɛnd) /
(tr) to permit the use of (something) with the expectation of return of the same or an equivalent
to provide (money) temporarily, often at interest
(intr) to provide loans, esp as a profession
(tr) to impart or contribute (something, esp some abstract quality): her presence lent beauty
(tr) to provide, esp in order to assist or support: he lent his skill to the company
lend an ear to listen
lend itself to possess the right characteristics or qualities for: the novel lends itself to serialization
lend oneself to give support, cooperation, etc
Origin of lend
1Derived forms of lend
- lender, noun
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