lend

/lɛnd/verb

To let someone use something of yours for a while, expecting to get it or its equivalent back.

Example sentence

“Could you lend me your umbrella until tomorrow?”

You lend to someone; you borrow from them. Learners mix this pair up constantly because many languages use one verb for both.

Related words

wealthyHaving a lot of money or valuable property; rich.borrowTo take something from another person for a while, planning to give it back.expenseMoney paid out for something; the cost of a purchase or activity.earnTo receive money, praise, or another reward because of the work or effort you have put in.salaryA set amount of money an employee receives for work, usually stated per month or per year rather than by the hour.spendTo use money to pay for things.