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

The film, which grossed $101 million worldwide, is a true showcase for Bauza, who lends his voice to a plethora of iconic characters, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Foghorn Leghorn, Tweety, and Porky Pig. — J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026

Dockworkers are refusing to lend their labor to weapons shipments. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026

Zoo Atlanta, after a 12-year campaign, convinced China to lend the zoo Lun Lun and Yang Yang in 1999, committing $10 million over 10 years to China’s conservation efforts and building a $7 million living space for the two young pandas. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026

The election also resulted in five governorships flipping to the Democrats in Texas, Georgia, Ohio, Iowa and Nevada, which could lend support on a local level for more solar procurement and siting. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026