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Definition of "lend" []
- To give or allow the use of temporarily on the condition that the same or its equivalent will be returned. (verb-transitive)
- To provide (money) temporarily on condition that the amount borrowed be returned, usually with an interest fee. (verb-transitive)
- To contribute or impart: Books and a fireplace lent a feeling of warmth to the room. (verb-transitive)
- To accommodate or offer (itself) to; be suitable for: The Bible lends itself to various interpretations. (verb-transitive)
- To make a loan. See Usage Note at loan. (verb-intransitive)
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Use "lend" in a sentence
- "Of course I'll lend a hand, Aunt Emily -- _lend_ one, but don't count upon anything more."
- ""U.S. Fed to lend $85 bln to AIG, take 80 pct stake" [note the word * lend*] 10 minutes ago, -0 / +1It's because most diggers suffer from "selective reading syndrome""
- "In those regions, a lack of competition or incentive to lend is putting the brakes on growth."