lend

UK /lɛnd/ US /lɛnd/
verb 5noun 3

Definitions

verb

1

To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.

I will only lend you my car if you fill up the tank.

Where is that hundred euros I lent you months ago?

2

To make a loan.

3

To be suitable or applicable, to fit.

Poems do not lend themselves to translation easily.

The long history of the past does not lend itself to a simple black and white interpretation.

4

To afford; to grant or furnish in general.

Can you lend me some assistance?

The famous director lent his name to the new film.

5

To borrow.

noun

1

Loan (permission to borrow (something)).

“But,” says Arthur, “I wouldn't be proud of your clothes, / For you've only the lend of them, as I suppose.”

Yesterday asked Mr. Aray the lend of 8s. 6d. for a month.

noun

1

The lumbar region; loin.

2

The loins; flank; buttocks.

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