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Meaning of lend
The primary meaning of the word "lend" is to give someone something, especially money, for a short period of time, expecting it to be returned.
Etymology of lend
The word "lend" comes from Old English "lænan", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "laijaniz", and is related to the Proto-Indo-European root "le-" which meant "to let" or "to leave"
Historically, the word "lend" has been used to describe the act of giving or providing something, with the expectation of its return or repayment
Synonyms
Definitions
- To give someone something, especially money, for a short period of time, expecting it to be returned
- * To provide someone with something, such as help or support
- * To add or contribute something, such as a quality or character, to something else
Usage Examples
- I will lend you my car for the weekend
- * The bank will lend you the money to buy a house
- * Her experience lends credibility to her argument