lend
verb (used with object)
to grant the use of (something) on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.
lends
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present tense formof lend (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The nonlinear nature of Homer’s epic poem lends itself to his style.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
Zuckerberg, whose company is racing to catch up to rivals including Anthropic and OpenAI, lends a high-profile accelerationist voice to America’s debate over how to develop and regulate increasingly powerful AI models.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
The deal would be the latest in a string of vendor financing agreements in the AI ecosystem, whereby a seller lends to a buyer of its products.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
Carney’s unique tenor ranges from Jeff Buckley to Freddie Mercury; his rock background and skill with the guitar is required for Orpheus’ lyre-playing and lends to the folk roots of Mitchell’s songs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
The only possible giveaway is my long, long hair, but in Antonio’s eyes, this just lends me a royal presence.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
