Synonyms for

Lending

Verb / ˈlendɪŋ / Another word for lending — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of giving someone money or something else that you will expect them to return.

Synonyms & similar words

bestow impart bring loaning loan lend borrow add contribute loan advance credit trust give provide furnish supply offer bestow extend give grant permit allowance concession accommodation assistance help aid

Synonyms by register

Formal

advancing granting provision furnishing

Informal

loaning fronting spotting

Literary

bestowal granting

Antonyms

borrowing taking receiving acquiring withholding keeping

Common collocations

  • lending money
  • lending a hand
  • lending support
  • lending an ear
  • lending institution
  • lending library
  • lending itself

Word family

noun loan
verb lend
adjective lendable

Usage note

While 'loaning' is often used informally, 'lending' is the more standard and formal term for the act of allowing someone to use something temporarily.

Example sentences

  1. I am happy to help by lending you some money.
  2. The bank is willing to provide a lending of $10,000.
  3. My mom is lending me her car for the weekend.
  4. I am lending my friend my tennis racket for the tournament.
  5. I need to return the lending of the book to the library.

Quotes

  • Good lending practices are important for the stability and sustainability of financial systems.
  • Lending money is a risky business, but it can also be very rewarding.
  • The lending industry has undergone significant changes in recent years.

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