Synonyms of lends

lends

verb

present tense third-person singular of lend

as in gives

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

• gives
• loans
• furnishes
• advances
• grants
• lets
• rents
• leases

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• takes
• borrows
• receives

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lends

Borisov’s brainy, tender, deeply contemplative performance lends an anchoring humanity to a film that might otherwise have curdled into sourness and despair — though there’s plenty of reason for that. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

Before they’re introduced at the meeting, Lowen and Jeremy have what amounts to a gruesome meet-cute on the street, when a bike messenger gets mowed down by a car in front of them and Jeremy lends Lowen his shirt because she’s covered in blood. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

Cohen lends her signature touch to the cult classic, providing whimsical, feathery vocals alongside a serene horn section. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

The combination comes with one big advantage—getting the birds closer to the cameras lends to sharper footage with more detail. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 27 Sep. 2026

In New York, Katie Holmes and her boyfriend Jason Bard Yarmosky attend the Met premiere of Macbeth together, while Prince Harry lends his voice during the 2026 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026

Niacinamide lends an extra soothing boost, while the brand’s proprietary postbiotic, Aqua Posae Filiformis, supports the skin microbiome—important for keeping the barrier balanced. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 Sep. 2026

But our guide is just a regular guy, which lends to the charm. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

That vascular endorsement lends credibility to a category that could otherwise read as wellness-adjacent. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026