lending

US /ˈlen.dɪŋ/

UK /ˈlen.dɪŋ/

1.

the action or activity of lending something

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The bank specializes in lending to small businesses.

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The library's lending policy allows members to borrow up to 10 books.

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loan advancing credit financing

1.

allowing the use of (something) on condition that it is returned

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He is lending his car to his brother for the weekend.

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The bank is lending money at a low interest rate.

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advancing granting providing

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