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

The war lent credence to al-Qaeda’s accusations that Washington oppressed Muslims, attracting would-be jihadists around the world to join the cause. — S. C. M. Paine, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026

Scott has previously lent his hand to a video game crossover with Nike, as just 24 pairs of a Dunk Low made with Sony for the launch of the Playstation 5 were made available through a raffle. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

The Venice Film Festival, Whistleblowing International and Transparency International lent him their support. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Oct. 2026

The outdoors lent a wry, soulful grandeur to the characters’ expletive-riddled bickering. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026

The Zagato design house has lent its skills to many an Aston Martin models over the years, and none of the cars created by the partnership have been unattractive by any stretch. — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026

Stewart lent his voice to all 154 of William Shakespeare’s sonnets, including reflections on the narration process, in the 2026 audiobook Patrick Stewart Performs the Complete Sonnets of William Shakespeare. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026

And insurers controlled by former Los Angeles Lakers owner Mark Walter lent billions to companies tied to his financial empire, leading to lawsuits and an SEC investigation. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

In the weeks leading up to the election, the president has lent his and his administration’s name power to Paxton’s bid at presidential events and rallies, including the first GOP midterm convention in Dallas. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026