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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /lend/
Forms: lends, lent
lend means: To let someone use something for a time, expecting them to give it or an equal amount back.
verb
To let someone use something for a time, expecting them to give it or an equal amount back.
- Can you lend me ten pounds?
- She lent her car to a friend.
- Banks lend money to businesses.
To help someone with a task, especially in the phrase “a hand.”
- Can you lend a hand?
- She lent us a hand in the kitchen.
- Our neighbors lent a hand with the move.
To give help, support, or a particular quality to someone or something.
- Her smile lent warmth to the meeting.
- Several teachers lent their support to the plan.
- The old lamps lend charm to the room.
To give something support, a particular quality, or a stronger effect.
- The evidence lends weight to her argument.
- Soft lighting lent the room a peaceful feel.
- Several witnesses lent support to his account.
Something that suits a particular use can easily be used in that way.
- The garden lends itself to outdoor parties.
- These stories lend themselves well to film.
- Does this method lend itself to teaching young children?
Questions about lend
What does lend mean?
To let someone use something for a time, expecting them to give it or an equal amount back.
What is lend in other languages?
Türkçe: ödünç vermek · Español: prestar · Français: prêter · Deutsch: leihen · Italiano: prestare · 日本語: 貸す
What does lent mean?
“lent” is the past tense and past participle of “lend”.
How do you pronounce lend?
It is pronounced /lend/.
How do you use lend in a sentence?
Can you lend me ten pounds? She lent her car to a friend.
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