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lend verb (lent, lending) 1 to allow someone to use something on the understanding that it (or its equivalent) will be returned. 2 to give someone the use of something (usually money), especially in return for interest paid on it. 3 to give or add (interest, beauty, etc) to something or someone • The lighting lends a calming atmosphere. lend a hand to help, though not necessarily by using the hands • Can you lend a hand with working out this sum? lend an ear to listen.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon lænan.
lend itself to something to be suitable for (a purpose) • The hall lends itself to staging live bands. lend oneself to something to adapt oneself or set oneself up to be treated in a specified way • He lends himself to ridicule. |
lend, loan Lend is always a verb; loan can be used as a noun or a verb, although some people prefer lend to loan as the verb form in general senses. |
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