Synonyms for

Lends

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

Definition

To give something to someone for a short period of time, expecting it to be returned.

Synonyms & similar words

bestow impart bring loan lend borrow add contribute loan advance give let provide supply furnish grant bestow gift contribute offer allow permit authorize entrust consign remit

Synonyms by register

Formal

grants provides allocates bestows

Informal

gives lets have passes on

Literary

affords imparts

Antonyms

borrows takes receives acquires keeps withholds

Common collocations

  • lends support
  • lends itself
  • lends a hand
  • lends credence
  • lends weight
  • lends an ear
  • lends itself to

Word family

noun loan
verb lend
adjective loaned
adverb loanedly

Usage note

The verb 'lends' is the third-person singular present tense of 'lend'. Be careful not to confuse it with 'borrows', which has the opposite meaning.

Example sentences

  1. Can you lend me your pencil?
  2. She always lends a helping hand.
  3. I will lend you my bike for the weekend.
  4. He lent his friend some money.
  5. The library lends books for free.

Quotes

  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -Nelson Mandela
  • Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier. -Mother Teresa

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