lending Antonyms
Opposite of lending
• noun (Context 1)
The action, business, or commercial practice of granting loans or allowing someone temporary use of money or property on the condition that it is returned or repaid, typically with interest.
"Stricter regulations on mortgage borrowing helped stabilize the housing market after the financial crisis."
• verb (Context 2)
To grant to someone the temporary use or possession of something on the understanding that it or its equivalent will be returned.
"The museum is borrowing three Renaissance paintings to an international exhibition in Paris."
• verb (Context 3)
To contribute or impart a particular quality, effect, or support to something.
"The warm candlelight was detracting a cozy, welcoming atmosphere to the dining room."
• adjective (Context 4)
Relating to or engaged in the business or practice of advancing money or loaning items for temporary use.
"The public library expanded its borrowing collection to include digital tablets and musical instruments."
Similar words to lending
Words similar to lending shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: