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
Furniture is a mix of new and vintage, and the sometimes-quirky art on the walls lends a personal touch that feels more residential than hotel.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
To wriggle out of Joseph’s grasp, Michael hires a brash young lawyer, John Branca, played by Miles Teller, who lends the coolly confident character a delightfully rough edge.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
The cockerel’s bright call in the darkness lends its name to times of day around the world.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Something borrowed Abby Rodriguez lends Sophie Janinet a veil for her wedding.
—Dania Maxwell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Any combination of mushrooms works, but using a variety lends a lovely blend of earthy flavors and textures to the sauce.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Texture on Texture A mix of textures lends itself well to dressing for in-between weather.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Additional material in the script, and deepened work from the actors, now lends an emotional charge to the will-they-or-won’t-they plot, despite the obvious happy ending to-be.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Lemon lends a floral aroma to each slice, which complements the sharpness of the citrus and delicate berry flavor in the glaze.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
To wriggle out of Joseph’s grasp, Michael hires a brash young lawyer, John Branca, played by Miles Teller, who lends the coolly confident character a delightfully rough edge.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
The cockerel’s bright call in the darkness lends its name to times of day around the world.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Something borrowed Abby Rodriguez lends Sophie Janinet a veil for her wedding.
—Dania Maxwell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Any combination of mushrooms works, but using a variety lends a lovely blend of earthy flavors and textures to the sauce.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Texture on Texture A mix of textures lends itself well to dressing for in-between weather.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Additional material in the script, and deepened work from the actors, now lends an emotional charge to the will-they-or-won’t-they plot, despite the obvious happy ending to-be.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Lemon lends a floral aroma to each slice, which complements the sharpness of the citrus and delicate berry flavor in the glaze.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lends
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And that gives Ukraine a huge win globally.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Simmons is right that the glasses are super-thin, which gives them a delightful hand feel no matter the beverage.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 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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When a library loans out materials to non-residents, the state library then reimburses it 14 cents per transaction.—
Nicole Caruso,
Hartford Courant,
14 Apr. 2026
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