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of a quality, as in; "Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"; "The music added a lot to the play"; "She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"; "This adds a light note to the program"

give temporarily; let have for a limited time; "I will lend you my car"; "loan me some money"

To allow the possession and use of, on condition of the return of an equivalent in kind; as, to lend money or some article of food.

To afford; to grant or furnish in general; as, to lend assistance; to lend one's name or influence.

To let for hire or compensation; as, to lend a horse or gig.

To allow the custody and use of, on condition of the return of the same; to grant the temporary use of; as, to lend a book; - opposed to borrow.

To allow the possession and use of, on condition of the return of an equivalent in kind; as, to lend money or some article of food.

To afford; to grant or furnish in general; as, to lend assistance; to lend one's name or influence.

To let for hire or compensation; as, to lend a horse or gig.

To allow the custody and use of, on condition of the return of the same; to grant the temporary use of; as, to lend a book; - opposed to borrow.

To grant to another for use for a time; to afford; as, to lend aid; to devote; as, to lend oneself to a scheme.

To make a loan.

Lender.

Lending.

Lender.

To give for a short time something to be returned: to afford or grant, in general: to let for hire:-pr.p. lending; pa.t. and pa.p. lent.

Lender.

To grant the temporary use of; furnish; afford.

To grant on condition of return; to grant.