as in to give
to give to another for temporary use with the understanding that it or a like thing will be returned
I can lend you my copy of the textbook until the weekend can you lend me five dollars?
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Recent Examples of lend
In order to manage risk, banks will lend only a portion of the construction costs for a new project, so homebuilders must raise the remaining money from private investors who expect double-digit returns on their investment.
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Anthony Tordillos,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
In Maison Margiela's Replica Coffee Break, coffee lends the eau de toilette a bright, uplifting quality, while notes of red apple, lemon, lavender, and milk mousse keep it from smelling like a straight shot of espresso.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Better materials lend themselves to a nicer appeal than just something painted.
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Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
23 June 2026
Outdoor curtains lend some privacy while providing a bit of shade when the sun angles in at sunrise and sunset.
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Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
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Anthony Tordillos,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
In Maison Margiela's Replica Coffee Break, coffee lends the eau de toilette a bright, uplifting quality, while notes of red apple, lemon, lavender, and milk mousse keep it from smelling like a straight shot of espresso.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Better materials lend themselves to a nicer appeal than just something painted.
—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
23 June 2026
Outdoor curtains lend some privacy while providing a bit of shade when the sun angles in at sunrise and sunset.
—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for lend
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Seoul — North Korea on Tuesday commissioned its largest-ever warship, a 5,000-ton destroyer that military analysts say could give Pyongyang’s adversaries something more to think about in a time of crisis.
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Dewey Burdock also joined the Fast-41 permitting program last year, giving it access to an accelerated federal review process reserved for priority infrastructure and critical mineral projects.
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Trone has loaned his campaign $25 million, two years after spending $63 million of his own money in that Senate race.
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The amount of oil loaned is returned to the SPR along with an additional quantity.
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“Lend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lend. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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