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lend

1 of 1verb
/lɛnd/
Forms:lends,lending,lent,lent
1

to give someone something, like money, expecting them to give it back after a while

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  • She agreed to lend her friend some money until the next payday.
  • Can you lend me your bicycle for a quick ride to the store?
  • The library is happy to lend books to its members for a set period.
  • He agreed to lend his car to his friend for the weekend.
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2

to enhance or enrich something by adding a particular quality or attribute

  • Her charisma and enthusiasm lent an air of excitement to the event.
  • The author's poetic prose style lent a lyrical quality to her writing.
  • The soothing melody of the piano lent the evening a sense of tranquility.
  • Her infectious laughter lent the gathering a sense of joy.
  • The inclusion of personal anecdotes lent authenticity and relatability to the presentation.