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How to pronounce lend in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms add, bestow, bring, contribute, impart
Type of alter, modify, change
Has types factor, transfuse, instill, throw in, tinsel


Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company.
Type Words
Synonyms loan
Type of give
Has types trust, farm out, hire out, rent out, advance
Derivation lendable, lender


I will lend you my car.
Type Words
Type of be


This story would lend itself well to serialization on television.
The current system lends itself to great abuse.

Examples of lend

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These factors lend themselves to a sense of engagement, whether at work or play.
From the nzherald.co.nz
The European Central Bank has rejected the idea that it should lend to the EFSF.
From the economist.com
White and ivory dresses lend a fresh sweetness that can play up fun accessories.
From the suntimes.com
She has been known to lend out plein-air art to the Mission San Juan Capistrano.
From the ocregister.com
Someone, somewhere would have to lend them the money to get them out of trouble.
From the independent.co.uk
Oak, elm and some types of walnut lend themselves well to wood-turning, he said.
From the dailyherald.com
Lend Lease's latest concept has planning approval and work began late last year.
From the brimbankweekly.com.au
Dustin Hoffman and Angelina Jolie also lend their voices to this animated treat.
From the kentucky.com
We call for dried mushrooms, which lend a wonderful texture and depth of flavor.
From the sfgate.com
More examples
  • Bestow a quality on; "Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"; "The music added a lot to the play"; "She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"; "This adds a light note to the program"
  • Give temporarily; let have for a limited time; "I will lend you my car"; "loan me some money"
  • Have certain characteristics of qualities for something; be open or vulnerable to; "This story would lend itself well to serialization on television"; "The current system lends itself to great abuse"
  • (lending) disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned
  • Lend is the 4th District of Graz. It is located in the west of the city, on the west bank of the Mur.
  • (Lends) Credit is the provision of resources by one party to another party where that second party does not reimburse the first party immediately (thereby generating a debt), but instead arranges either to repay or return those resources (or other materials of equal value) at a later date. ...
  • To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned; to make a loan; to be misled in a jocular or teasing manner; to be suitable or applicable, to fit; to borrow
  • (lending) Action of the verb to lend; That lends
  • (Lending) To dream that you are lending money, foretells difficulties in meeting payments of debts and unpleasant influence in private. To lend other articles, denotes impoverishment through generosity. ...