lend Antonyms
Meaning of lend
lend (v)
bestow a quality on
give temporarily; let have for a limited time
have certain characteristics of qualities for something; be open or vulnerable to
lend (v. t.)
To allow the custody and use of, on condition of the return of the same; to grant the temporary use of; as, to lend a book; -- opposed to borrow.
To allow the possession and use of, on condition of the return of an equivalent in kind; as, to lend money or some article of food.
To afford; to grant or furnish in general; as, to lend assistance; to lend one's name or influence.
To let for hire or compensation; as, to lend a horse or gig.
lend Sentence Examples
- The bank was willing to lend me the money I needed to buy a house.
- I had to lend my friend some money so he could pay his rent.
- The library lends out books to its members.
- The teacher lent me a book to help me study for the test.
- The museum lent us a painting for our art exhibit.
- I lent my car to my sister so she could go to work.
- The company lent us a laptop so we could work from home.
- The government lent money to businesses to help them during the pandemic.
- The family lent their support to the new charity.
- The community lent a helping hand to those in need.
FAQs About the word lend
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The bank was willing to lend me the money I needed to buy a house.
I had to lend my friend some money so he could pay his rent.
The library lends out books to its members.
The teacher lent me a book to help me study for the test.
