lending Synonyms
Another word for 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 loaning 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 loaning 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 imparting 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 loaning collection to include digital tablets and musical instruments."
Opposites of lending
The opposite of lending shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: