lend

[US]/lend/
[UK]/lend/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

- vt. to give something to someone for a period of time, expecting it to be returned
- vt. to provide or add something, especially something abstract such as support or meaning

Phrases & Collocations

lend money

lend a hand

lend support

lend an ear

lend a book

lend a shoulder

lend a tool

lend a pen

lend itself to

lend support to

lend out

Example Sentences

lend money on security

lend money at interest

lend one's aid to a project

no one would lend him the money.

The allusions lend the work a classical tone.

they lend money at usurious rates.

lend a very distracted attention

The music doesn't lend itself to dancing.

I proffer to lend him one.

Lend him £50? Not on your life.

I am not in a position to lend you money.

Lend us your pen a minute.

She's crazy to lend him the money.

very decent of them to lend you money.

I never lend money.

Don't lend yourself to such dishonest schemes.

This peaceful garden lends itself to meditation.

Real-world Examples

THE heavens do not lend themselves to poking and prodding.

Source: The Economist - Technology

Going public can also lend credibility and intimidate competitors.

Source: CNN 10 Student English Compilation September 2019

So, yea I wouldn't lend that to anyone.

Source: Listening Digest

Hey, Dad, can you lend me some money?

Source: The Best Mom

And you, but one, can every shadow lend.

Source: The complete original version of the sonnet.

We're a team. I'm just lending support.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 2

Oh hi Feifei... you couldn't lend me £10, could you?

Source: BBC Authentic English

Are you sure you can't lend me five thousand dollars?

Source: Introduction to Social English Speaking

Never before has Ukraine lent so many mostly Crimean treasures.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

His life as a ronin didn't lend itself to having possessions.

Source: The meaning of solitude.

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