Synonyms of lent

lent

verb

past tense of lend

as in loaned

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?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loaned
• gave
• granted
• advanced
• furnished
• let
• leased
• rented

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• received
• borrowed
• took

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lent

Lines at Russian gas stations, crippled refineries, and images of burning oil depots blackening the sky lent credence to the narrative, as did blackouts and fuel shortages in Crimea. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 Sep. 2026

They were introduced to a new one — straw marquetry — when a friend lent them a book on Art Deco legend Jean Dunand. — Jill Singer, Curbed, 23 Sep. 2026

Site-specific wall pieces made in the mid ’50s evolved into chandeliers, sconces, and even a tangled floor lamp, all of which got a coat of coral, blue, or black house paint (a few were gold leafed) that lent a unique, aged texture. — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 22 Sep. 2026

With The Love Hypothesis, Hazelwood let the film’s creatives take the reins of translating her novel, but also lent her support — an approach that will hopefully please fans. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

According to Robertson, Lizzie lent Nance and/or her theater company money on at least two occasions. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Historically, banks were required to hold a fraction of certain deposits as reserves, and lent or borrowed to meet those requirements. — David McMillin, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Perrin recently curated a traveling Renoir exhibition at the Musée d’Orsay, the institution that also lent on a long-term basis all four of the paintings that were stolen from the Renoir Museum in southern France. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Private shoe designer and collector Olivier Jault also lent around 20 pieces, including a heel-less ankle boot by Jean Paul Gaultier from the spring 2012 collection, as well as a 2009 Maison Margiela shoe. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026