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lend
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- pronunciation:
- lend
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Grammatical Patterns
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
lends, lending, lent |
definition 1: |
to give (something) temporarily on the understanding that it will be returned.
He lent me his car for a week.[verb + object + object
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- synonyms:
- loan
- similar words:
- accommodate
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definition 2: |
to give (money) temporarily, usu. in consideration of payment of interest.
The bank will lend the money for the construction.- synonyms:
- loan
- similar words:
- accommodate
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definition 3: |
to give in a helpful way.
They lent their support to the cause.- similar words:
- contribute, extend, give, offer, volunteer
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related words: |
afford, hack |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition: |
to give a loan.
- synonyms:
- loan
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derivation: |
lender (n.) |
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