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 Guggenheim had lent the work for an exhibition during the fall semester and was expecting it back later that month. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Wheetley provided the incident report, which says David Todd’s employer had lent him a white Ford F-150, which matched the description of the vehicle towed from the scene of the accident. — Francie Ebert, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026

Like Fenton, Barton has lent his writing studio (located inside Abbey Road Studios) and sample software to Hopkins. — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

In the ’90s, Daily lent her voice to Darkwing Duck, Duckman, and Recess. — Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Aug. 2026

Wall Street banks that had lent Situational Awareness gobs of money to magnify its bets issued the fund margin calls—non-negotiable demands to stump up more cash. — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Carrie also owned Baguettes in other varieties, including snakeskin and leather, all of which were lent to the show by Fendi itself. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

The president’s backing typically carries significant weight in Republican politics, but businessman Perry Johnson had lent his campaign more than $30 million, according to Michigan campaign finance records. — Mike Catalini, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Romo’s acumen for predicting game play drew notice almost immediately, and lent new polish to a broadcast that has been around since the days of Brent Musburger and Pat Summerall. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 July 2026