lend-lease

American  

[lend-lees] / ˈlɛndˈlis /

noun

1. the matériel and services supplied by the United States to its allies during World War II under an act of Congress Lend-Lease Act passed in 1941: such aid was to be repaid in kind after the war.

2. the two-way transfer of ideas, styles, etc.

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verb (used with object)

lend-leased, lend-leasing

1. to supply (matériel or services) as authorized by the Lend-Lease Act.

lend-lease British  

noun

1. (during World War II) the system organized by the US in 1941 by which equipment and services were provided for countries fighting Germany

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Etymology

Origin of lend-lease

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

The bipartisan lend-lease proposal seeks to expedite the supply of American military weapons to head off an invasion.

From Washington Times

Shmyhal also said the Ukrainian government had approved a request to the U.S. government for a "gas lend-lease" arrangement to help Ukraine through what he said would be the toughest heating season in its history.

From Reuters

In Washington, President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan measure to reboot the World War II-era “lend-lease” program, which helped defeat Nazi Germany, to bolster Kyiv and Eastern European allies.

From Washington Times

Launched during World War II, lend-lease signaled the U.S. would become what Franklin D. Roosevelt called the “arsenal of democracy” helping Britain and the allies fight Nazi Germany.

From Seattle Times

The bill, which revamps FDR’s lend-lease program, passed 417-10 in the House and now proceeds to President Biden’s desk for signature.

From Washington Times

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