lend

/lɛnd/verb

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

Example sentences

“Could you lend me your umbrella until tomorrow?”
“The bank refused to lend them money for a new house.”

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

Synonyms for lend

loan
advance

Often confused with lend

lend vs borrow: borrow (verb): To take something from another person for a while, planning to give it back.

Related words

wealthyHaving a lot of money or valuable property; rich.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.paymentMoney handed over in return for goods or services, or the act of handing it over.