Word LEND: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

lend

🇺🇸 [lɛnd]

Meanings

To temporarily give something to someone with the understanding that it will be returned. Lending builds trust and can be a form of support. It often involves money, objects, or assistance.

Examples

• Can you lend me your book for the weekend?
• She lent him her car for the day.
• He agreed to lend his expertise to the project.

Synonyms

loan • give • offer

Antonyms

borrow • take • keep