Meaning & Definition of word "Lent"

Lent

/lɛnt/

verb:

  • 1. past tense and past participle of lend, meaning to allow someone to use something of yours for a period of time, under the agreement that it will be returned.
    • Example: She lent her car to her friend for the weekend.
  • 2. to give temporarily to someone else.
    • Example: He lent the book to a colleague who needed it for research.
  • 3. to impart or contribute (something, such as a quality) to someone or something.
    • Example: The artist lent a unique style to the project.

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English 'lænan,' meaning to allow to remain.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lend a hand:

To assist someone.

lend an ear:

To listen to someone attentively.

to lend itself to:

To be suitable for something.

Related Words

loan:

To give something to someone with the expectation of its return.

borrow:

To take and use something belonging to someone else with the intention of returning it.

rental:

The action of renting something.

Slang Meanings of lent

Meaning: To give someone the favor of something temporarily.

Example Sentence: Can you lend me your charger for a bit?

Meaning: To provide assistance or support.

Example Sentence: I’ll lend you my support during this time.