Lent

Pronunciation: /lɛnt/

Definitions of lent

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

Example Sentences

A1 She lent me her pencil during the exam.

A2 I lent my friend some money to buy lunch.

B1 The library lent out all of its books for the summer.

B2 I lent a hand in organizing the charity event.

C1 The company lent its support to the local community project.

C2 The government lent assistance to the disaster-stricken region.

Examples of lent in a Sentence

formal He lent me his car for the weekend.

informal I lent her my jacket because she was cold.

slang I lent him a few bucks to get by until payday.

figurative Her presence lent an air of sophistication to the event.

Grammatical Forms of lent

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

Origin and Evolution of lent

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'lent' originated from the Old English word 'lencten' which means springtime or the lengthening of days.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lent' came to be associated with the Christian season of fasting and penitence leading up to Easter, reflecting the traditional practice of abstaining from certain foods during this period.