Lend to Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫɛnd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
LEND-too, LEND-tuh, LEND-tih
lˈɛnd/ /tˈuː
lend-TOO
Definition
To give something (often money) to someone for a period, expecting it to be returned. 'Lend to' is followed by the person receiving the item.
Usage & Nuances
Always followed by the person who receives ('lend to my friend'). Not used for borrowing ('borrow from'). Often used with money but can apply to anything. Formality: neutral. May be replaced with just 'lend' in casual speech if context is clear.
Spanish: prestar aPortuguese (BR): emprestar paraPortuguese (PT): emprestar aChinese (Simplified): 借给Chinese (Traditional): 借給Hindi: को उधार देनाArabic: يُقرض لـBengali: ঋণ দেওয়া (কারও কাছে)Russian: давать в долг (кому-либо)Japanese: 貸すVietnamese: cho vay choKorean: ~에게 빌려주다Turkish: ödünç vermek (birine)Urdu: ادھار دینا (کسی کو)Indonesian: meminjamkan kepada
Example Sentences
I will lend to my brother if he needs money.
basic
The bank does not lend to people under 18.
basic
Can you lend to me until tomorrow?
basic
I don't usually lend to strangers, sorry.
natural
They refused to lend to the company during the crisis.
natural
Do you ever lend to friends, or is that a rule for you?
natural