Lend

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛnd/

Lend (verb)

  1. To give something to someone for a short time, expecting it back.
  2. To offer support or assistance to someone.
  3. To add a particular quality or feature to something.

Examples

  • Can you lend me a pen for a moment?
  • She decided to lend her book to a friend.

Common collocations: lend money, lend a hand, lend support, lend assistance, lend a hand

Synonyms of Lend

Neutral

Antonyms of Lend

  • when referring to the opposite action of lending