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to lend
01
prestare
to give someone something, like money, expecting them to give it back after a while
Ditransitive: to lend sb sth | to lend sth to sb
Example
Can you lend me your bicycle for a quick ride to the store?
The library is happy to lend books to its members for a set period.
She agreed to lend her friend some money until the next payday.
1.1
prestare, concedere un prestito
(of a bank or other financial institutions) to give someone a sum of money provided that they pay it back later, particularly with an additional amount added as interest
Ditransitive: to lend sb an amount of money | to lend an amount of money to sb
Example
The mortgage lender agreed to lend the couple the funds to buy their first home.
The financial institution decided to lend the entrepreneur the capital she required to expand her tech startup.
The microfinance organization aimed to lend small amounts of money to entrepreneurs in developing countries
02
dare, aggiungere
to enhance or enrich something by adding a particular quality or attribute
Ditransitive: to lend a quality | to lend a quality to sth
Example
Her infectious laughter lent the gathering a sense of joy.
The inclusion of personal anecdotes lent authenticity and relatability to the presentation.
Her charisma and enthusiasm lent an air of excitement to the event.
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Can you lend me your bicycle for a quick ride to the store?
The library is happy to lend books to its members for a set period.
She agreed to lend her friend some money until the next payday.
He agreed to lend his car to his friend for the weekend.
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