relend Meaning & Definition
What Does Relend Mean?
Relend is used as a verb meaning to lend (something) again.
Relend in Brief
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /(ˌ)rē-ˈlend/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Verb forms | relends, relending, relent |
| First known use | 1797 |
Relend Definition (Verb)
- to lend (something) again
The banks are also paying the states quite minimal rates for the use of their public monies, and turning around and relending this money … to the states and their citizens at much higher rates.
Synonyms of Relend
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Relend synonyms and antonyms →Relend in a Sentence
The banks are also paying the states quite minimal rates for the use of their public monies, and turning around and relending this money … to the states and their citizens at much higher rates.
Word Forms & Grammar
re·lent
re·lend·ing
relend
relending
relends
relent
relend (third-person singular simple present relends, present participle relending, simple past and past participle relent)
Words That Rhyme With Relend
Origin of Relend
From re- + lend.
First Known Use
1797
How to Pronounce Relend
Relend is pronounced /(ˌ)rē-ˈlend/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (lend).