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

Niacinamide lends an extra soothing boost, while the brand’s proprietary postbiotic, Aqua Posae Filiformis, supports the skin microbiome—important for keeping the barrier balanced. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 Sep. 2026

But our guide is just a regular guy, which lends to the charm. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

That vascular endorsement lends credibility to a category that could otherwise read as wellness-adjacent. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Bryan, without chains on his tires, drives up a treacherous farm-country road in the snowy night, which lends the movie a fairy-tale atmosphere. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

Through their advocacy work, Chi-CARN secures surplus supplies from manufacturers like SmartAir and Wellbefore, which offload bulk inventory to the coalition, and then lends them out through the ToolBank. — Mikayla Price, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

How To Use Celery Much like dusty pink, which adds sophisticated warmth in lieu of white paint, or a hint of blue, which lends that just-right pop, Celery takes on a similar role without being an in-your-face-color. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026

Vibrant pumpkins and potted flowers pop against the mat—or, flank it with white pumpkins and black lanterns for a monochromatic look that lends a chic Addams Family vibe. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026

Denim is most commonly associated with the color blue, but a traditional Japanese dyeing technique lends the textile a distinctly different hue. — Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026