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

That disclosure change lends a bit of insight into how much Big Tech and industry groups are spending on lobbying at the Capitol. — Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 2 Aug. 2026

Kanbei isn’t exactly Hannibal Lecter, and Murashige, whom Motoki lends immense stature, wisdom, and gravity, is no one’s idea of Clarice Starling. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026

Beauty indeed lends itself well to live demonstrations, Q&A sessions, and limited-time offers. — Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Smoky bacon lends irresistible savory notes, complemented by roasted sunflower kernels for an extra layer of nuttiness. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 July 2026

For those in need of more coverage, a thinner cotton layer placed under a heavier velvet or patterned fabric creates balance and lends a sense of formality and structure to your room. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 28 July 2026

It’s based around a sunny yellow gradient look that lends in pink throughout the branding and synthetic overlays. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 25 July 2026

But what’s missing from his performance (perhaps beginning with the writing) is the palpable life experience that lends him an advantage when his young friends run into trouble. — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 24 July 2026

The vertical nature of a staircase has an architectural quality to it that lends itself well to a variety of funky patterns, colors, borders, and materials. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026