lent

[US]/lent/
[UK]/lɛnt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

V. to provide (help, etc.) on condition of return; to allow to be used for a period of time

Phrases & Collocations

lent money

lent out

Example Sentences

Lent is a time of self-denial.

I lent him the books.

this lent colour and credibility to his defence.

The dress lent charm to the girl.

He lent me the money at 5% interest.

They have lent out the car to some friends.

They lent all-out support to our factory.

the air of desertion lent the place a sinister aspect.

Is she good for the money that you lent her?

the pictures were lent to each museum in turn.

the smile lent his face a boyish charm.

John stiffly lent himself to her aromatic embraces.

Books and a fireplace lent a feeling of warmth to the room.

The rural environment lent itself to the restoration of his health.

I haven't got back the book I lent him.

Her presence lent an air of respectability to the occasion.

he lent his name and prestige to the organizers of the project.

I lent him the money for old times’ sake.

You are a nice friend, you won't even lent me $5!

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