lend
Translation
to lend, to loan, to provide, to impart
Examples
Can you lend me your book?
Can you lend me your book?
Her smile lends charm to her face.
Her smile lends charm to her face.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((sth.)) to give (sth.) to (sb.) for a short time Can you lend me your book?
((sth.)) ((to sb.)) to give (sth.) to (sb.) for a short time The bank will lend money to him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: loan, advance; Antonyms: borrow
Etymology
From Old English 'lǣnan' (to lend), related to 'lān' (loan).
Memory Tips
Remember that you 'lend' something TO someone, but someone 'borrows' something FROM you. Think 'Lend a hand' for help.