Synonyms of loan

loan 1 of 2

noun

as in advance

Related Words

• advance
• bribe
• peace offering
• sop
• douceur

Dissimilar Words

• gift
• donation
• present
• presentation
• comp
• contribution
• offering
• giveaway
• freebie
• largesse
• bestowal
• charity
• alms
• benevolence
• benefaction
• tithe
• philanthropy
• fairing
• handout
• donative
• dole
• beneficence
• oblation
• handsel
• care package
• lagniappe
• box
• foy

loan

2 of 2

verb

as in to lend

to give to another for temporary use with the understanding that it or a like thing will be returned

can you loan me your lawn mower this weekend?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lend
• give
• advance
• grant
• furnish
• rent
• lease
• let

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• borrow
• take
• receive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of loan

Noun

Federal borrowing rules changed beginning July 1, 2026, including new loan limits and the phaseout of Grad PLUS loans for new borrowers. — Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Every debt article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of loan products. — Kelsey Neubauer,jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

Verb

On one occasion, Zeepvat alleges, Abbatiello loaned him $1,500 to go on a spring break trip with other fraternity brothers. — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026

Atkins loaned his campaign $8,500, which covered the qualifying fee, and raised $1,700 for the contest. — CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026