Lender: meaning, definitions and examples
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lender
[ หlษndษr ]
financial
A person or organization that lends money to others with the expectation of being repaid, usually with interest.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The bank acted as a lender when they provided a loan to the small business.
- The online platform connected borrowers with lenders for peer-to-peer lending.
legal
A person or entity that provides something to another on the condition that it will be returned or repaid.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The lender of the book expected it to be returned in the same condition.
- The lender of the car required it to be returned with a full tank of gas.
Translations
Translations of the word "lender" in other languages:
๐ต๐น credor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฃเคฆเคพเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Kreditgeber
๐ฎ๐ฉ pemberi pinjaman
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะตะดะธัะพั
๐ต๐ฑ kredytodawca
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฒธใๆ (kashite)
๐ซ๐ท prรชteur
๐ช๐ธ prestamista
๐น๐ท kredi veren
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ถ์ (daechulja)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุฑุถ
๐จ๐ฟ vฤลitel
๐ธ๐ฐ veriteฤพ
๐จ๐ณ ่ดทๆน (dร ifฤng)
๐ธ๐ฎ posojilodajalec
๐ฎ๐ธ lรกnveitandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะตัะธะต ะฑะตัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kredit verษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ prestamista
Etymology
The word 'lender' originated from the Middle English word 'lenden', which means 'to give'. Over time, the meaning evolved to specifically refer to individuals or institutions that provide loans or credit. Lenders play a crucial role in the financial system by facilitating borrowing and investment activities.