lent
word · lemma: lend
/ˈɫɛnt/
lent
/lˈɛnt/
lent
Definition
The past tense of 'lend'; to have given something to someone for a period of time, expecting it to be returned.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal settings. Common collocations: 'lent money', 'lent a hand'. Do not confuse with 'borrow' (opposite direction). 'Lent' always refers to giving, not receiving. Also used figuratively: 'He lent his voice to the cause.'
Spanish: prestóPortuguese (BR): emprestouPortuguese (PT): emprestouChinese (Simplified): 借给了Chinese (Traditional): 借給了Hindi: उधार दियाArabic: أعارBengali: ধার দিয়েছিলRussian: одолжил - дал взаймыJapanese: 貸したVietnamese: đã cho mượnKorean: 빌려줬다Turkish: ödünç verdiUrdu: ادھار دیاIndonesian: meminjamkan
Example Sentences
He lent $10 to his friend.
basic
My dad lent me his car for the weekend.
basic
I can't believe she actually lent me her favorite dress.
natural
They lent their support to the new project.
natural
No one has ever lent me a hand like that before.
natural
She lent me her book for a week.
basic