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

Even the blackout curtains that opened with the touch of a bedside button lent the room ease and elegance. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

Alongside playing Paul McCartney in The Beatles films and juggling the occasional Bond rumor, Paul Mescal has lent his support to a short film from his home town. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

The stranger’s hollow cheeks, his dark eyes, whose lashes always appeared wet, the bony shoulders that protruded from the singlet Chee Meng had lent him—all of it frightened Shawn. — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026

Lines at Russian gas stations, crippled refineries, and images of burning oil depots blackening the sky lent credence to the narrative, as did blackouts and fuel shortages in Crimea. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 Sep. 2026

They were introduced to a new one — straw marquetry — when a friend lent them a book on Art Deco legend Jean Dunand. — Jill Singer, Curbed, 23 Sep. 2026

Site-specific wall pieces made in the mid ’50s evolved into chandeliers, sconces, and even a tangled floor lamp, all of which got a coat of coral, blue, or black house paint (a few were gold leafed) that lent a unique, aged texture. — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 22 Sep. 2026

With The Love Hypothesis, Hazelwood let the film’s creatives take the reins of translating her novel, but also lent her support — an approach that will hopefully please fans. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

According to Robertson, Lizzie lent Nance and/or her theater company money on at least two occasions. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026