as in gives
to give to another for temporary use with the understanding that it or a like thing will be returned
I can lend you my copy of the textbook until the weekend can you lend me five dollars?
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Recent Examples of lends
Burton’s commendable willingness to try anything on camera lends itself easily to jazzy montages showcasing his spectacular stunt-work, like log-sawing, scuba diving and, most dangerously, burying himself under a massive pile of kissy golden retriever puppies.
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
The intimacy of this resort lends to the care for travelers with accessibility needs.
—Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
The sweet-toothed recipient drops the cotton candy into their favorite clear and bubbly beverage and can watch as edible glitter transforms the drink’s color and lends it a touch of sweetness.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
The garlic butter topping adds depth, and the Dijon mustard lends tang to balance the richness of the buttery croissant and rich cheeses.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
The chart below lends weight to this idea.
—Michael Foster, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The 34-27 vote lends a boost to Connolly, the more senior of the two candidates, heading into a vote of the full Caucus later in the week.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
Cocoa powder lends the simple dough its rich flavor, while milk chocolate kiss candies add a sweeter chocolate note.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
The ribbed detail at the collar lends the sweater a refined look, too.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
Courtney Howard, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
The intimacy of this resort lends to the care for travelers with accessibility needs.
—Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
The sweet-toothed recipient drops the cotton candy into their favorite clear and bubbly beverage and can watch as edible glitter transforms the drink’s color and lends it a touch of sweetness.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
The garlic butter topping adds depth, and the Dijon mustard lends tang to balance the richness of the buttery croissant and rich cheeses.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
The chart below lends weight to this idea.
—Michael Foster, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The 34-27 vote lends a boost to Connolly, the more senior of the two candidates, heading into a vote of the full Caucus later in the week.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
Cocoa powder lends the simple dough its rich flavor, while milk chocolate kiss candies add a sweeter chocolate note.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
The ribbed detail at the collar lends the sweater a refined look, too.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Lends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lends. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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