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lend

verb

ˈlend How to pronounce lend (audio)
lent ˈlent How to pronounce lend (audio) ; lending

transitive verb

1
a(1)
: to give for temporary use on condition that the same or its equivalent be returned
lend me your pen
(2)
: to put at another's temporary disposal
lent us their services
b
: to let out (money) for temporary use on condition of repayment with interest
The bank lent him the money for home improvements.
2
a
: to give the assistance or support of : afford, furnish
a dispassionate and scholarly manner which lends great force to his criticisms The Times Literary Supplement (London)
b
: to adapt or apply (oneself) readily : accommodate
a topic that lends itself admirably to class discussion

intransitive verb

: to make a loan
lendable
ˈlen-də-bəl How to pronounce lend (audio)
adjective
lender noun
Loan vs. Lend: Usage Guide

The verb loan is one of the words English settlers brought to America and continued to use after it had died out in Britain. Its use was soon noticed by British visitors and somewhat later by the New England literati, who considered it a bit provincial. It was flatly declared wrong in 1870 by a popular commentator, who based his objection on etymology. A later scholar showed that the commentator was ignorant of Old English and thus unsound in his objection, but by then it was too late, as the condemnation had been picked up by many other commentators. Although a surprising number of critics still voice objections, loan is entirely standard as a verb. You should note that it is used only literally; lend is the verb used for figurative expressions, such as "lending a hand" or "lending enchantment."

Synonyms

Example Sentences

I lent our ladder to the neighbors. The bank wouldn't lend us the money. Many banks won't lend to people with bad credit. They are glad to lend their support to worthy causes.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English lenen, (15th century) lenden "to give, bestow, give for temporary use," going back to Old English lǣnan, derivative of lǣn "something lent, grant, gift" — more at loan entry 1

Note: The -d- in late Middle English lenden, continued into Modern English, was imported from the past lende and the past participle lent, apparently by association with verbs such as bend entry 1, send entry 1, wend, where the dental consonant was part of the base form.

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a(1)

Time Traveler
The first known use of lend was before the 12th century

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