English · Word Candidate

lend

/ˈlɛnd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: lends · lending · lent

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Verb

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).

Meaning · English

To make a loan.

Verb

Sources & notes

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

Meaning · English

Loan (permission to borrow (something)).

Noun

“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).

Meaning · English

The lumbar region; loin.

NounRegister: UK

Sources & notes

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

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.