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
Charcoal lends an extra purifying boost, while hydrolyzed keratin smooths frizz and softens hair after cleansing.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026
Even George Lucas lends his voice to the film.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
The wine list highlights Turkish wine, which lends the restaurant’s Mediterranean credence.
—Connie Ogle
june 19, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
The blush-pink colorway and delicate bow feel feminine without veering overly precious, while the sporty sole lends a casual touch.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
The saxophonist is a musical shapeshifter who lends his talents far and wide, but his dreamiest, most conventionally melodic music usually arises from his long-running collaboration with vocalist Nicholas Krgovich.
—Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 18 June 2026
Don’t be fooled by the small entryway; the position of the building lends itself to dedicating the floors above the lobby to the real scenery.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Her fierce intelligence helps paper over some of the screenplay’s rougher transitions, and even lends a measure of legibility to Sylvia’s sudden coldness.
—Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 16 June 2026
Something about the forum of sports, specifically at this moment, lends itself to these kinds of lived-in moments.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026
Even George Lucas lends his voice to the film.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
The wine list highlights Turkish wine, which lends the restaurant’s Mediterranean credence.
—Connie Ogle
june 19, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
The blush-pink colorway and delicate bow feel feminine without veering overly precious, while the sporty sole lends a casual touch.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
The saxophonist is a musical shapeshifter who lends his talents far and wide, but his dreamiest, most conventionally melodic music usually arises from his long-running collaboration with vocalist Nicholas Krgovich.
—Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 18 June 2026
Don’t be fooled by the small entryway; the position of the building lends itself to dedicating the floors above the lobby to the real scenery.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Her fierce intelligence helps paper over some of the screenplay’s rougher transitions, and even lends a measure of legibility to Sylvia’s sudden coldness.
—Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 16 June 2026
Something about the forum of sports, specifically at this moment, lends itself to these kinds of lived-in moments.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lends
Verb
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Despite the disagreement, Rigler said the ruling gives Cascadia supporters renewed confidence as legal challenges continue.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Hotel Breakers Sandusky, Ohio Hotel Breakers gives you a two-for-one waterfront hotel experience.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Anne loans it to the other (slender) girls in exchange for bars of soap or clothes coupons.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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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.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Lends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lends. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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