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

Comedy lends itself perfectly to this, and our writers and director have skillfully women in elements that help achieve this aim. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

Denim is most commonly associated with the color blue, but a traditional Japanese dyeing technique lends the textile a distinctly different hue. — Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

The pickled papaya salad on top lends the loveliest bit of sweet tang and a little crunch. — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Right here is where Lucas made his first short film in 1965, an experimental one-minute montage in the style of innovative Serbian editor Slavko Vorkapich, who lends his name to a theater on the ground floor. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

The town’s colorful past Fairfax’s historical architecture, including its modest 19th century homes found along narrow streets, lends to its charm. — Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2026

Waterproof plaster lines the tub and shower enclosures and lends texture, while a wall niche beside the tub creates a tidy spot for shampoos and soaps. — Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026

Bailey’s sweet voice lends her character an innocent demeanor. — Cortlyn Kelly, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026

Jasmine lends a subtle floral quality without pushing the scent into overtly floral territory. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026