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

Reviewers especially love their structured design, one of the hallmarks of a more durable, tight weave that lends the style its inherent stability. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

At its best, that instinct lends his comedies a shaggy warmth and a conspiratorial mood that suggests the filmmaker, character, and even viewers are all surviving the humiliation of modern intimacy together. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026

Aurelius uses similar techniques across the record, which lends to a certain sameyness by the end, though the tracks’ varied tempos, each one plotted at a different point on the downtempo spectrum, help offset any stagnation. — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026

That disclosure change lends a bit of insight into how much Big Tech and industry groups are spending on lobbying at the Capitol. — Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 2 Aug. 2026

Kanbei isn’t exactly Hannibal Lecter, and Murashige, whom Motoki lends immense stature, wisdom, and gravity, is no one’s idea of Clarice Starling. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026

Beauty indeed lends itself well to live demonstrations, Q&A sessions, and limited-time offers. — Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Smoky bacon lends irresistible savory notes, complemented by roasted sunflower kernels for an extra layer of nuttiness. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 July 2026

For those in need of more coverage, a thinner cotton layer placed under a heavier velvet or patterned fabric creates balance and lends a sense of formality and structure to your room. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 28 July 2026