Lend: meaning, definitions and examples

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lend

[ lend /lɛnd ]

^{Context #1}

money

to give something to someone for a period of time, expecting that it will be given back

Synonyms

advance, borrow, loan

Examples of usage

He lent me $20 until payday.
Can you lend me your car for the weekend?

^{Context #2}

help

to give something to someone for a short period of time, expecting that it will be returned

Synonyms

give, offer, provide

Examples of usage

Can you lend me a hand with this project?
She always lends a listening ear to her friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "lend" in other languages:

🇵🇹 emprestar

🇮🇳 उधार देना

🇩🇪 leihen

🇮🇩 meminjamkan

🇺🇦 давати в борг

🇵🇱 pożyczać

🇯🇵 貸す (kasu)

🇫🇷 prêter

🇪🇸 prestar

🇹🇷 ödünç vermek

🇰🇷 빌려주다 (bilryeojuda)

🇸🇦 إعارة (i'ara)

🇨🇿 půjčit

🇸🇰 požičať

🇨🇳 借出 (jièchū)

🇸🇮 posoditi

🇮🇸 lána

🇰🇿 қарыз беру

🇬🇪 სესხება (seskheba)

🇦🇿 borc vermək

🇲🇽 prestar

Word origin

The word 'lend' originated from the Old English word 'lǣnan', meaning 'to lend'. The concept of lending has been present in human societies for centuries, with various forms of lending and borrowing evolving over time. Lending plays a crucial role in economic systems, facilitating transactions and enabling individuals and businesses to access resources they need but do not currently possess.