verb trans
to give (something) to somebody for temporary use on condition that it be returned
to give (money) to somebody for temporary use on condition of repayment, usu with interest
to afford or contribute (a feature, quality, etc)
a dispassionate and scholarly manner which lends great force to his criticisms — Times Literary Supplement
(usu + to) to adapt or apply (oneself or itself) to something
a topic that lends itself to discussion
to make loans, esp on a professional basis
lend an ear
to listen
lender noun
[Middle English lenen, lenden, from Old English lǣnan, from lǣn loan]