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

The actress, who lends her voice to the fictional pop star Venus Nova in the film, sported a cute pair of strappy shoes that appear to be Manolo Blahnik’s Leva 105 Sandal. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026

Squalane lends moisture, while tartaric acid helps the skin absorb product more easily. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026

For families While the Serbelloni is a family-friendly hotel—the indoor kids pool, watersports, and babysitting help—its ambience definitely lends itself better to older guests. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

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