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?
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Recent Examples of lends
And the square neckline lends this floaty silhouette just enough structure to pull it in a more dressy direction.
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Tanya Sharma,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Adding another unexpected layer is Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson, who lends his voice to the film after LePage and producer Christine Noël successfully convinced the rock icon to join what became a passion project.
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Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
The dreamy Abercrombie & Fitch Open-back Crochet Mini Dress—an excellent deal for $70 that lends itself to endless styling options.
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Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Since it’s focused on lighter pallets, the sail boat lends itself more toward moving smaller luxury items.
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Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
25 June 2026
The rise in temperatures lends itself to flirty styles and carefree fabrics.
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Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
In Maison Margiela's Replica Coffee Break, coffee lends the eau de toilette a bright, uplifting quality, while notes of red apple, lemon, lavender, and milk mousse keep it from smelling like a straight shot of espresso.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Being able to provide a more detailed origin on the label gives the producer a story to tell and lends the wine greater exclusivity.
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Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Even George Lucas lends his voice to the film.
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
Tanya Sharma,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Adding another unexpected layer is Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson, who lends his voice to the film after LePage and producer Christine Noël successfully convinced the rock icon to join what became a passion project.
—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
The dreamy Abercrombie & Fitch Open-back Crochet Mini Dress—an excellent deal for $70 that lends itself to endless styling options.
—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Since it’s focused on lighter pallets, the sail boat lends itself more toward moving smaller luxury items.
—
Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
25 June 2026
The rise in temperatures lends itself to flirty styles and carefree fabrics.
—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
In Maison Margiela's Replica Coffee Break, coffee lends the eau de toilette a bright, uplifting quality, while notes of red apple, lemon, lavender, and milk mousse keep it from smelling like a straight shot of espresso.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Being able to provide a more detailed origin on the label gives the producer a story to tell and lends the wine greater exclusivity.
—
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Even George Lucas lends his voice to the film.
—
ABC News,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lends
Verb
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The twisting barrel easily clamps to hair (without pulling) and gives you long-lasting curls for up to two days.
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What gives these companies confidence that non-invasive approaches to telepathy will prove viable, when this has never before been possible?
Verb
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Anne loans it to the other (slender) girls in exchange for bars of soap or clothes coupons.
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The firm typically loans money to smaller soccer clubs near the bottom of the table in Europe’s top leagues, as well as some lower on a country’s soccer pyramid.
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“Lends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lends. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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