lend

US /lend/

UK /lend/

1.

to give something to someone for a short period of time, expecting that they will give it back to you

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Can you lend me your pen for a moment?

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The bank refused to lend him any more money.

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loan advance furnish provide supply

2.

to contribute or add (a quality or characteristic) to something

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The candles lent a romantic atmosphere to the room.

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His experience will lend weight to our argument.

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impart bestow confer add give

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lending lend credence to lend an ear lend itself to lend someone a helping hand