Synonyms for

Loaned

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

Definition

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

Synonyms & similar words

borrow lend loan lend give advance allow let provide furnish supply deliver entrust confer bestow afford grant extend transfer pay invest spend

Synonyms by register

Formal

lent advanced granted

Informal

let out gave

Literary

bestowed conceded

Antonyms

kept retained owned possessed held withheld

Common collocations

  • loaned money
  • loaned equipment
  • loaned to
  • loaned out
  • loaned from
  • loaned the car
  • loaned the book

Word family

noun loan
verb loan
adjective loaned

Usage note

While 'loaned' is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'to loan', 'lent' is also widely accepted and often preferred in formal contexts. 'Loan' is more common as a noun.

Example sentences

  1. My mom loaned me money to buy a new book.
  2. I loaned my bike to my neighbor for the weekend.
  3. The library loaned me a copy of my favorite book.
  4. Can you loan me a pen?
  5. He loaned me his car for the trip.

Quotes

  • I'm not a big believer in borrowed money. I never have been. I don't like loans, I don't like being in debt, I don't like owing people money.
  • If you owe the bank $100, that's your problem. If you owe the bank $100 million, that's the bank's problem.
  • My dad always said, 'Never loan anything to a friend you can't afford to lose.'

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