📒 to give something to somebody or allow them to use something that belongs to you, which they have to return to you later
- lend something They will lend equipment free of charge.
- lend something to somebody I've lent the car to a friend.
- lend out something The gallery has been willing to lend out works of art in the past.
📒 to give money to somebody on condition that they pay it back over a period of time and pay interest on it
- lend something The bank lends money at very cheap rates.
- lend somebody something They refused to lend us the money.
- lend something to somebody The bank refused to lend the money to us.
📒 to give a particular quality to a person or a situation
- lend something (to somebody/something) The setting sun lent an air of melancholy to the scene.
- lend somebody/something sth Her presence lent the occasion a certain dignity.
📒 to give or provide help, support, etc.
- lend something (to somebody/something) I was more than happy to lend my support to such a good cause.
- lend somebody/something sth He came along to lend me moral support.
📒 to help somebody
📒 to make something seem true or likely
- Most of the available evidence lends colour to this view.
📒 to listen in a patient and kind way to somebody
📒 to help somebody with something
- I went over to see if I could lend a hand.
📒 to let it be known in public that you support or agree with something
- I am more than happy to lend my name to this campaign.
📒 to have a place named after you
📒 to make something seem more likely to be true or real
- This latest evidence lends support to her theory.