lend

[lɛnd]

lend Definition

to give something to someone for a short period of time, expecting it to be given back.

Using lend: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lend" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Can you lend me your pen?

• Example

  I'll lend you the money if you promise to pay me back.

• Example

  She lent her car to her sister for the weekend.

• Example

  He always lends a helping hand to those in need.

lend Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lend

• loan
• advance
• provide
• let
• give

Antonyms for lend

• borrow
• take

Phrases with lend

• lend an ear

  to listen carefully and sympathetically to someone

  Example

  Whenever I need to talk, she's always willing to lend an ear.

• lend weight to

  to support or give credibility to something

  Example

  The expert's testimony will lend weight to our case.

• lend oneself to

  to be suitable or adaptable for a particular purpose

  Example

  Her skills lend themselves well to this type of work.

Origins of lend

from Old English 'lǣnan', meaning 'to give something on loan'

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Summary: lend in Brief

The verb 'lend' [lɛnd] means to give something to someone for a short period of time, expecting it to be returned. It can refer to tangible objects like pens or cars, or to more abstract things like support or attention. Common phrases include 'lend an ear,' meaning to listen carefully, and 'lend weight to,' meaning to support or give credibility.