v.
Pronunciation: ' lend
Function: verb
Inflected Form: lent \ ' lent \ ; lend · ing
Etymology: Middle English lenen, lenden, from Old English l ǣ nan, from l ǣ n loan ― more at LOAN
Date: before 12th century
transitive verb
1 a (1) : to give for temporary use on condition that the same or its equivalent be returned < lend me your pen> (2) : to put at another's temporary disposal < lent us their services> b : to let out (money) for temporary use on condition of repayment with interest
2 a : to give the assistance or support of : AFFORD , FURNISH <a dispassionate and scholarly manner which lend s great force to his criticisms ― Times Lit. Supp. > b : to adapt or apply (oneself) readily : ACCOMMODATE <a topic that lend s itself admirably to class discussion>
intransitive verb : to make a loan
usage see LOAN
– lend · able \ ' len-d ə -b ə l \ adjective
– lend · er noun