lend

//lɛnd//
B1Frequency Level 8Neutral
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Verb

lendInfinitive
lendPresent tense
lentPast tense
lentPast participle
lendingPresent participle
lendsThird-person singular
1

to give something to someone temporarily with the expectation that it will be returned

Can you lend me your pen?

2

to provide money to someone temporarily with the expectation that it will be paid back, often with interest

The bank lent us money to buy a house.

3

to contribute or add a particular quality to something

The candles lend a romantic atmosphere to the room.

4

to allow someone to use one's assistance, support, or presence for a purpose

She lent her support to the charity event.

Antonym