Lend

Pronunciation: /lɛnd/

Definitions of lend

verb to give something to someone for a period of time, expecting it to be returned

Example Sentences

A1 Can you lend me a pencil, please?

A2 She lent her friend some money for the bus fare.

B1 I'm happy to lend you my car for the weekend.

B2 The library lent out all their copies of the new bestseller.

C1 The bank agreed to lend the company a substantial amount of money for expansion.

C2 The billionaire philanthropist is known to lend his private jet for humanitarian missions.

Examples of lend in a Sentence

formal I am willing to lend you my textbook for the semester.

informal Sure, I can lend you some cash until your next payday.

slang I can totally lend you a hand with that project, no problem.

figurative His charisma seemed to lend an air of charm to the entire event.

Grammatical Forms of lend

• past tense: lent
• plural: lends
• comparative: more lending
• superlative: most lending
• present tense: lend
• future tense: will lend
• perfect tense: have lent
• continuous tense: is lending
• singular: lender
• positive degree: lend
• infinitive: to lend
• gerund: lending
• participle: lending

Origin and Evolution of lend

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'lend' originated from the Old English word 'lænan' which meant 'to grant the temporary use of something'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lend' has retained its original meaning of granting temporary use of something, but has also come to encompass the act of providing money or resources to someone with the expectation of repayment.