lend
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/lend/
🇬🇧
/lend/
verb
A2
to let someone use something that you own, with the understanding they will give it back
Can you lend me your pen for a moment?
A2
to give money to someone who agrees to pay it back later, often with extra money called interest
The bank will lend money to people who have good jobs.
R
to add a particular feeling or quality to something
The soft music will lend a peaceful feeling to the room.
R
to give help or support to someone
My friend came to lend me support during the difficult time.
translation
to let someone use something that you own, with the understanding they will give it back; to give money to someone who agrees to pay it back later, often with extra money called interest; to add a particular feeling or quality to something; to give help or support to someone
Word Forms
3rd Present
lends
Past
lent
Perfect
lent
Progressive
lending