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lend
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- pronunciation:
- lend
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
lends, lending, lent |
| definition 1: |
to give with the understanding that what has been given will be returned.
He promised to lend me his helmet for the bike race this Saturday.I had enough money to buy the game after my sister lent me five dollars.- synonyms:
- loan
- similar words:
- accommodate
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| definition 2: |
to give someone money that must be paid back. Usually there is also a payment of interest.
The bank will lend her money to pay for college.- synonyms:
- loan
- similar words:
- accommodate
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| definition 3: |
to give in a helpful way.
Please lend your support to the cause.- similar words:
- contribute, extend, give, offer, volunteer
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| related words: |
afford |
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| derivation: |
lender (n.) |
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