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Synonyms
lend (lĕnd)

[Middle English lenden, alteration of lenen (on the model of such verbs as senden, to send) (whose past participle sent rhymed with lent past participle of lenen), from Old English lǣnan.]

verb: lent (lĕnt), lend·ing, lends. 

transitive verb 

    1. To give or allow the use of temporarily on the condition that the same or its equivalent will be returned.
    2. To provide (money) temporarily on condition that the amount borrowed be returned, usually with an interest fee.
  2. To contribute or impart: Books and a fireplace lent a feeling of warmth to the room.
  3. To accommodate or offer (itself) to; be suitable for: The Bible lends itself to various interpretations.

intransitive verb 

To make a loan. See Usage Note at: loan

idioms

lend a hand
To be of assistance.

derivatives

lend́er
noun