Synonyms of lent

lent

verb

past tense of lend

as in loaned

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

• loaned
• gave
• granted
• advanced
• furnished
• let
• leased
• rented

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• received
• borrowed
• took

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lent

Like in the public spaces, the rooms are lent a strong sense of place with the use of natural materials from the region (local stone used in the floors and walls, for instance) and bespoke textiles inspired by the colors and patterns of the lake and the surrounding mountains. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Epstein also lent Rød-Larsen money on several occasions and even included Rød-Larsen’s children in his will before his death in 2020. —Ola Morris Innset, The Dial, 2 June 2026

These apparent Easter eggs, which of course also included both the movie and Swift’s initials, lent the rumors more credence. —Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026

Since then, Burke has written books, lent her likeness to video games, and championed women's health. —Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026

The Fed did not bail out the fund directly, but lent cash to a consortium of banks that took over LTCM. —Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026

Of course, the speculative, the surreal, the fantastic has always lent itself to intense, often other-wordly experiences of grief and upheaval. —Literary Hub, 29 May 2026

Washington benefits from the buying, since every dollar of USDT in circulation amounts to another dollar lent to the Treasury. —Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

Faced with the ticking clock of an imminent Iranian nuclear test, even Trump’s most dedicated opponents at home and abroad would likely have lent their support. —Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026