as in to give
to give to another for temporary use with the understanding that it or a like thing will be returned
I can lend you my copy of the textbook until the weekend can you lend me five dollars?
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of lend
President Trump had just dodged a softball question from Bank of America’s Brian Moynihan, and instead went after him, accusing the lending giant of routinely debanking many of his supporters, a hot-button issue among conservatives.
—
Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Awkwafina has recently lent her voice to Universal’s Kung Fu Panda 4 and Illumination’s Migration.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
The Italian government is lending a helping hand to the country’s fashion industry — but more needs to be done.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025
Kesha is lending her voice for a new documentary on Diane Warren.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for lend 
Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Awkwafina has recently lent her voice to Universal’s Kung Fu Panda 4 and Illumination’s Migration.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
The Italian government is lending a helping hand to the country’s fashion industry — but more needs to be done.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025
Kesha is lending her voice for a new documentary on Diane Warren.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for lend
Thesaurus Entries Near lend
Cite this Entry
“Lend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lend. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share