Moneylender

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌniˌlɛndər/

Definitions of moneylender

noun A person or organization that lends money at interest

Example Sentences

A1 The moneylender lent me some money when I needed it.

A2 The moneylender charged high interest rates on the loan.

B1 I had to borrow money from a moneylender to pay for my car repairs.

B2 The moneylender required collateral in exchange for the loan.

C1 The moneylender's business practices came under scrutiny by regulatory authorities.

C2 The moneylender's reputation for fair dealing attracted many customers.

Examples of moneylender in a Sentence

formal The moneylender provided a loan to the small business owner at a high interest rate.

informal I heard that the moneylender down the street is willing to lend money to anyone in need.

slang I wouldn't trust that moneylender with your money, he's known to be shady.

figurative In the world of finance, big banks often act as the moneylenders for individuals and businesses.

Grammatical Forms of moneylender

• plural: moneylenders
• comparative: more moneylender
• superlative: most moneylender
• present tense: moneylends
• future tense: will moneylend
• perfect tense: have moneylent
• continuous tense: is moneylending
• singular: moneylender
• positive degree: moneylender
• infinitive: to moneylend
• gerund: moneylending
• participle: moneylending

Origin and Evolution of moneylender

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'moneylender' originated from the practice of individuals lending money to others in exchange for interest.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe individuals who lent money for profit, the term 'moneylender' has evolved to encompass a broader range of financial institutions and individuals who provide loans.