Lends Meaning in English
word · lemma: lend
ˈɫɛndz
LENDZ
lˈɛndz
LENDZ
Definition
‘Lends’ is the third-person singular form of ‘lend’, meaning to give something to someone for a short time, expecting it to be returned. It can refer to giving physical items, money, or help.
Usage & Nuances
'Lends' is commonly used in formal and informal situations. Collocations: 'lends someone a hand' (helps), 'lends money', 'lends support'. Not to be confused with 'borrows' (the receiver).
Spanish: presta - da (dinero/objeto)Portuguese (BR): emprestaPortuguese (PT): emprestaChinese (Simplified): 借出Chinese (Traditional): 借出Hindi: उधार देता हैArabic: يُعير - يُقرضBengali: ধার দেয়Russian: даёт взаймы - одалживаетJapanese: 貸すVietnamese: cho mượn - cho vayKorean: 빌려준다Turkish: ödünç verirUrdu: ادھار دیتا ہےIndonesian: meminjamkan
Example Sentences
She lends her books to friends.
basic
My dad lends me money when I need it.
basic
The library lends thousands of books every year.
basic
He always lends a hand when someone is in trouble.
natural
Her calm voice lends a sense of peace to the room.
natural
Our neighbor often lends us his tools for small repairs.
natural