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Definition of lender

lender

/ˈlɛn.dɚ/
len · der
Plural:lenders
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• noun

1

A person, organization, or financial institution that lends money or property to another with the expectation that it will be repaid, typically with interest.

Example

"The mortgage lender reviewed the applicant's credit history before approving the home loan."

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• Rhymes for lender

• Nearby Words

lena
lend
lendable
lender
lending
length
lengthen

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the verb 'lend' (derived from Old English 'lænan', meaning to grant temporarily) and the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lender. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lender
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