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
The first library in the state, stocked with books brought from England, was the Smith Library in Salisbury that opened in 1771 and morphed into the Scoville Memorial Library which still lends books today.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
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
Blending matters more, too; while the village of Faugères lends its name to the wine, six others at varying altitudes (up to 400m) and exposures make up the appellation.
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Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
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 result is a rug that feels relaxed, yet visually intriguing, that lends itself to just about any room of the house.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
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
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
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
And the square neckline lends this floaty silhouette just enough structure to pull it in a more dressy direction.
—
Tanya Sharma,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Blending matters more, too; while the village of Faugères lends its name to the wine, six others at varying altitudes (up to 400m) and exposures make up the appellation.
—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
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 result is a rug that feels relaxed, yet visually intriguing, that lends itself to just about any room of the house.
—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lends
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Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
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The softened felt gives under his fingers, then holds, each adjustment staying a little longer than the last.
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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 6 Jul. 2026.
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