lend

/lˈɛnd/

/ˈɫɛnd/

[verb]

to lend

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to allow someone to have or use something that you own which must be returned to you later

synonyms : loan

antonyms : borrow

1.1

(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

made greater or stronger

bestow a quality on

synonyms : add

have certain characteristics of qualities for something; be open or vulnerable to

Examples

1. Lend an ear and listen to my version.

2. Can you lend me your red pen to fill out this form?

3. She lends her pencil to a classmate who forgot to bring one.

4. If Laura damages the car, her dad won't lend it to her again.