transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈlend ]
verb
( lent ˈlent ; lend·ing )
Etymology: Middle English lenen, lenden, from Old English lǣnan, from lǣn 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 Literary Supplement
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 ˈlen-də-bəl adjective
• lend·er noun