Definitions for lendlɛnd

This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word lend

Princeton's WordNet


    bestow a quality on


  2. lend, loan(verb)

    give temporarily; let have for a limited time


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  1. lend(Verb)


  2. lend(Verb)

    to make a loan

  3. lend(Verb)

    to be suitable or applicable, to fit

  4. lend(Verb)

    to borrow

  5. Origin: From lænan.

Webster Dictionary

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Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Lend

    lend, v.t. to give for a short time something to be returned: to afford, grant, or furnish, in general: to let for hire.—v.i. to make a loan:—pr.p lend′ing; pa.t. and pa.p. lent.—ns. Lend′er; Lend′ing, the act of giving in loan: (Shak.) that which is lent or supplied. [A.S. lǽnanlǽn, lán, a loan.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of lend in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of lend in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Sample Sentences & Example Usage

  1. Pam Brown, 1928:

    Horses lend us the wings we lack.

  2. Vikrant Parsai:

    If you love somebody, don’t lend them.

  3. Vikrant Parsai:

    A borrower may not lend the thing he borrowed.

  4. Vikrant Parsai:

    Lend money to a fool and you become the new fool.

  5. Jewish Proverb:

    You can't force anyone to love you or lend you money.

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