Synonyms of lending

lending

verb

present participle of lend

as in loaning

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

• loaning
• giving
• advancing
• granting
• furnishing
• renting
• letting
• leasing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• borrowing
• taking
• receiving

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lending

And the host is surprisingly game to poke fun at his own prickly Hollywood reputation, lending the entire hour-long episode a kind of comedy synergy that elevates it above the usual collection of reference jokes. — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026

DePodesta hypothesized that playing catcher at altitude can potentially influence a hitter on offense, lending credence to the idea that his game might be more complete elsewhere. — Sam Blum, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Kahan has been particularly vocal in recent months pushing for ticket reform, lending his support both to the Massachusetts bill as well as another recently passed ticketing law in his nearby home state of Vermont. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026

Its fine‑gauge knit feels soft against the skin and drapes smoothly, lending even simple outfits a polished finish. — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

Sure enough, the researchers found no trace of the mysterious feature, lending additional support to the theory that the compound is uniquely tied to the chemistry of nitrogen and methane skies. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 20 July 2026

After years spent lending her voice to other artists’ records, Meg Lui is stepping into the spotlight with her debut album. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 20 July 2026

Even President Obama made a #VoteIRL video, lending the campaign an aura of official civic endorsement. — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026

Private credit has found a ready market in the Gulf, where banks have long been wary of lending to small businesses and fast-growing sectors like tech. — Ed Clowes, semafor.com, 13 July 2026