grant to (someone) the use of (something) on the understanding that it shall be returned.
Stewart asked me to lend him my car
contribute or add (something, especially a quality) to.
the smile lent his face a boyish charm
accommodate or adapt oneself to.
John stiffly lent himself to her enthusiastic embraces
Примеры
banks lend only to their current account customers
So why are banks falling all over themselves to lend small businesses money?
A policeman took time from directing operations to lend me his car and mobile phone to collect my mind and phone work colleagues.
Stewart asked me to lend him my car
When fire fighters arrive to find flames jumping up the outside of the building it is obvious that they too should lend their weight to student concerns.
bay windows lend themselves to blinds
And how willing will our bank be to lend us money to invest in assets other than property?
Although they could justify the expense, they knew no bank would lend them any more money.
Uncle offers to give me one car, and lend me another.
We give them what they want and in return they lend us what we want.
