English · Word Candidate

lend

/ˈlɛnd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: lends · lending · lent

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cho mượn tạm thời

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Verb

Examples

I will only lend you my car if you fill up the tank.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To make a loan.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cung cấp khoản vay

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Loan (permission to borrow (something)).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cho phép vay

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Noun

Examples

“But,” says Arthur, “I wouldn't be proud of your clothes, / For you've only the lend of them, as I suppose.”

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The lumbar region; loin.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Vùng thắt lưng

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NounRegister: UK

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “lend” mean?

To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.

Is “lend” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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