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

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

Historically, banks were required to hold a fraction of certain deposits as reserves, and lent or borrowed to meet those requirements. — David McMillin, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Perrin recently curated a traveling Renoir exhibition at the Musée d’Orsay, the institution that also lent on a long-term basis all four of the paintings that were stolen from the Renoir Museum in southern France. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Private shoe designer and collector Olivier Jault also lent around 20 pieces, including a heel-less ankle boot by Jean Paul Gaultier from the spring 2012 collection, as well as a 2009 Maison Margiela shoe. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Del Toro has lent both inspiration and support since Roy reached out as a starstruck film student nearly two decades ago. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026