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
Making room for levity is, then, a way of admitting the human—not through the granular and intimate detail that lends Ferrante’s novels their power but through a broader concession to nature.
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Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
Lauren Sánchez Bezos’s wardrobe lends itself naturally to date night in Miami, with a suite of clingy dresses and animal prints of all species.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2025
As the House minority leader and a national figure, Jeffries’ support lends institutional legitimacy to Mamdani’s candidacy and may influence undecided voters ahead of early voting.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
There’s a meathead quality present in all Bigelow films, and here that simplicity lends the film its procedural gravity.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Christian Slater also lends his voice to this 48-minute adventure.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
On the flip side, this color of oak also lends itself well to cozy Spanish style.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Their blend of certified organic cotton, lyocell, polyester, and elastane lends a soft and stretchy feel that adapts to your body.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
These ingredients pack a deep wallop of umami, and using pickled peppers in lieu of chile flakes lends brightness as well as heat.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
Lauren Sánchez Bezos’s wardrobe lends itself naturally to date night in Miami, with a suite of clingy dresses and animal prints of all species.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2025
As the House minority leader and a national figure, Jeffries’ support lends institutional legitimacy to Mamdani’s candidacy and may influence undecided voters ahead of early voting.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
There’s a meathead quality present in all Bigelow films, and here that simplicity lends the film its procedural gravity.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Christian Slater also lends his voice to this 48-minute adventure.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
On the flip side, this color of oak also lends itself well to cozy Spanish style.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Their blend of certified organic cotton, lyocell, polyester, and elastane lends a soft and stretchy feel that adapts to your body.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
These ingredients pack a deep wallop of umami, and using pickled peppers in lieu of chile flakes lends brightness as well as heat.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lends
gives
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Article 1 of the Constitution specifically gives Congress the power to declare war.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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Billed as an action crime drama, which gives a magical realism twist to a real-life figure.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Lends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lends. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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