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lends Meaning & Definition

-ɛndz

What Does Lends Mean?

As a verb, lends means third-person singular simple present indicative of lend. As a noun, it means Loins.

Lends at a Glance

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation/-ɛndz/
Syllables1
Synonymsborrow

Lends Definition (Verb)

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of lend

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.

Lends as a Noun

  1. Loins

Synonyms of Lends

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Antonyms of Lends

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Lends 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?

Word Forms & Grammar

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Words That Rhyme With Lends

How Do You Say Lends?

Lends is pronounced /-ɛndz/ and has 1 syllable.

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