lend
/lɛnd/lend
VERBDefinition of lend
When you lend something to another person, you let them use it, after which they must return it to you.
Example: I lent my textbook to Jack to allow him to study from it.
If x lends y support, believability, acceptance, etc., x gives it to y.
Example: Several studies in recent years have lent support to this idea.
If you lend a hand, you help.
Example: We're moving house next week and we were hoping you could lend us a hand.
lend
EXAMPLESExamples of lend
I lent my textbook to Jack to allow him to study from it.
Example sentenceThe main functions of banks are to hold your money safely and to lend some of that money to others.
Example sentenceSeveral studies in recent years have lent support to this idea.
Example sentenceWe're moving house next week and we were hoping you could lend us a hand.
Example sentencelend
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