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- Dictionarylend/lɛnd/
verb
- 1. grant to (someone) the use of (something) on the understanding that it will be returned: "Stewart asked me to lend him my car" Similar Opposite
- 2. contribute or add (a quality) to: "the smile lent his face a boyish charm" Similar Opposite
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LEND definition: 1. to give something to someone for a short period of time, expecting it to be given back: 2. If a…. Learn more.
The meaning of LEND is to give for temporary use on condition that the same or its equivalent be returned. How to use lend in a sentence. Loan vs. Lend: Usage Guide
Lend definition: to grant the use of (something) on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.. See examples of LEND used in a sentence.
If you lend something that you own, you allow someone to have it or use it for a period of time. Will you lend me your jacket for a little while? [ VERB noun noun ]
1. to grant the use of (something) on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned. 2. to give (money) on condition that it is returned and that interest is paid for its temporary use. 3. (of a library) to allow the use of (books and other materials) outside library premises for a specified period.
Definition of lend verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
When you lend something, you loan it or let someone borrow it. You might, for example, lend your bike to your brother — if he promises to be careful with it. Libraries lend people books, and car rental companies lend people cars — in both cases, the item that's been borrowed is supposed to be returned eventually.
Noun. Idiom. Filter. verb. lending, lends, lent. To let another use or have (a thing) temporarily and on condition that it, or the equivalent, be returned. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To provide (money) temporarily on condition that the amount borrowed be returned, usually with an interest fee. American Heritage.
to give something to someone for a period of time, expecting that they will then give it back to you: She lent me her car for the weekend. I do have a bike but I've lent it to Sara. Fewer examples. Could you lend me £5? I wouldn't lend him anything, you'll never get it back. In future, I'll be more careful about who I lend my bike to.
to give or contribute obligingly or helpfully: to lend one's aid to a cause. to adapt (oneself or itself ) to something: The building should lend itself to inexpensive remodeling. to furnish or impart: Distance lends enchantment to the view. v.i. to make a loan. Idioms lend a hand, to give help;
