Synonyms of lend

lend

verb

ˈlend 

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?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• give
• loan
• furnish
• advance
• grant
• rent
• let
• lease

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• take
• borrow
• receive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lend

Monogrammed towels, bathrobes and slippers featuring the hotel’s initials, and mineral water in cut glass decanters lend additional touches of luxury. — Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026

Steinem, Freedman said, lent the movement crucial continuity for more than half a century. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Long, parallel avenues organize the space into legible districts —lending order to the swirling movement — with the oculus serving as a useful center of orientation. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Ahead of its launch, the platform currently has 500 users who helped with beta testing and a waitlist of stylists looking to lend their services to the app. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026