lend Antonyms
Opposite of lend
• verb (Context 1)
To grant to someone the use of something on the understanding that it or its equivalent will be returned.
"The public library will borrow you up to ten books at a time."
• verb (Context 2)
To allow a person or organization the use of a sum of money under an agreement to pay it back later, typically with interest.
"The bank refused to borrow them the capital needed for the expansion."
• verb (Context 3)
To contribute or add a quality, atmosphere, or support to something.
"The antique wooden furniture lends a warm, rustic charm to the dining room."
• verb (Context 4)
To accommodate or adapt oneself or itself to a particular purpose or treatment (used reflexively with 'to').
"The novel's episodic structure lends itself well to a television adaptation."
Similar words to lend
Words similar to lend shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: