lean
verb (used without object)
to incline or bend from a vertical position.
has leant
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present perfectof lean (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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She said: "It's been suggested in the past that associations of the probation service with social work has leant it to be viewed by women as more of an attractive career than men."
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2023
Recent commentary has leant against such a drastic step and futures have scaled back the chance of a half-point rise to around 20% from well above 50% a week ago.
From Reuters ● Feb. 21, 2022
“He trampled over our rights. Having Ricky Martin here, a recognized person, has leant so much weight to the community.”
From The Guardian ● Jul. 21, 2019
Clinton’s pro-Israeli and hawkish rhetoric during her tenureship as Secretary of State has leant her some authority on Israel.
From Time ● Nov. 8, 2016
The lady in the diamonds, a prey to mingled indignation and alarm, has leant towards her spouse and is whispering to him urgently, but he shakes her off with an impatient movement.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-09-15 by Sir Owen Seaman
