💸lend

verb
/lend/

Meaning

to give something to someone for a period of time, expecting it to be returned
to give temporarily; to allow someone to use something

Example Sentences

Can you lend me some money?

Can you lend me your pen?

Example Expressions

lend a hand

Synonyms

loan, provide, give, supply, contribute, advance
Entry 1
loan, provide, give, supply, contribute
Entry 2
loan, advance, provide, give

Antonyms

borrow, take, keep, withhold
Entry 1
borrow, take
Entry 2
borrow, take, keep, withhold

Collocations

lend money, lend support, lend a hand, lend strength, lend hand, willingly lend
Entry 1
lend money, lend support, lend a hand, lend strength
Entry 2
lend money, lend hand, lend support, willingly lend

More Example Sentences

A calendar is used for planning.

Can you lend me a hand with this?

Lend me a hand with this, please.

He chose not to lend money again.

He refused to lend money politely.

He routinely fails to check the calendar.

I rely upon my calendar to stay organized.

She thinks carefully before lending money.

He recommends using a calendar to plan your week.

He will lend it as long as you return it on time.

Related Vocabularies

to deal effectively with something difficult
to hit with a bat; to flutter eyelids
To prolong or extend in time or duration.
To employ something for a purpose.
to formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution
to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement

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