as in to give
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?
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The legislative package presented by the EU’s executive arm has been criticized for treating migrants and people lending them assistance as criminals.
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Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Pleated and seamed details at the back lend it a tailored touch.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The pistachios add a nice crunch and the fresh mint lends the bowl a refreshing, bright pop of flavor.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
Dubai’s vision is to become a global leader in contemporary architecture, and this in turn lends itself towards futuristic, unusual, and uniquely designed buildings.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Pleated and seamed details at the back lend it a tailored touch.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The pistachios add a nice crunch and the fresh mint lends the bowl a refreshing, bright pop of flavor.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
Dubai’s vision is to become a global leader in contemporary architecture, and this in turn lends itself towards futuristic, unusual, and uniquely designed buildings.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Lend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lend. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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