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lend Meaning & Definition

What Does Lend Mean?

Lend is used as a noun meaning The lumbar region; loin. It is also used to mean (of a person or animal) The loins; flank; buttocks. As a verb, it means To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.

Lend: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun, verb
Synonymsimpart, bestow and contribute
Antonymsborrow

Lend Definition (Noun)

  1. The lumbar region; loin.
  2. (of a person or animal) The loins; flank; buttocks.

Lend as a Verb

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

    I lent her 10 euros to pay for the train tickets, and she paid me back the next day.

  2. To make a loan.
  3. To be suitable or applicable, to fit.

    Poems do not lend themselves to translation easily.

  4. To afford; to grant or furnish in general.

    Can you lend me some assistance?

  5. To borrow.

Synonyms of Lend

Lend synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Lend

Lend in a Sentence

I lent her 10 euros to pay for the train tickets, and she paid me back the next day.

Poems do not lend themselves to translation easily.

Can you lend me some assistance?

Words That Rhyme With Lend

Quick Answers About Lend

Is lend a noun or a verb?

Lend is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for lend?

You can replace lend with words such as impart, bestow and contribute. See the full list of lend synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of lend?

The opposite of lend is borrow.

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