Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lend
verb
/lɛnd/
Definition
To give something to someone temporarily, expecting it to be returned.
Examples
- She decided to lend her book to a friend.
- Can you lend me a hand with this project?
- The bank will lend you money if you meet certain criteria.
Meaning
Lending involves providing a resource, such as money or an object, for someone else’s use with the agreement that it will be returned after a specified period.
Synonyms
- loan
- give
- provide
- offer
- extend
