LEND

verb (lent; ~ing) see: loan Date: before 12th century transitive verb 1. a. to give for temporary use on condition that the same or its equivalent be returned , to put at another's temporary disposal , to let out (money) for temporary use on condition of repayment with interest, 2. to give the assistance or support of ; afford , furnish , to adapt or apply (oneself) readily ; accommodate , intransitive verb to make a loan, see: loan ~able adjective ~er noun