lend — to give something to someone for a short period of time, expecting it to be given back
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give something to someone for a short period of time, expecting it to be given back
Pronunciation (IPA): /lend/
Korean meaning: 빌려주다, 대출해주다
Korean pronunciation: 렌드 (강세: 렌드)
Example Sentences
- My friend asked me to lend him my gaming console, but he still hasn't returned my calculator from 2019.
- The bank refused to lend money to someone who wanted to buy a unicorn ranch.
- Could you lend me your expertise on this project?
lend
VERB//lend//
to give something to someone for a short period of time, expecting it to be given back
He lent it without hesitation — knowing it might not come back.
LEN always lends — it's just what he Does. (LEN is a person who always lends — it's what he DOES → LEN + D(oes) )
Lend a hand, extend the trust — and watch what they depend on most.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'lænan'에서 유래되었으며, 게르만어족의 공통 어근에서 발전했습니다. 원래 '기대다, 의지하다'는 의미에서 '빌려주다'로 발전했죠.
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📝Examples
“My friend asked me to lend him my gaming console, but he still hasn't returned my calculator from 2019.”
“The bank refused to lend money to someone who wanted to buy a unicorn ranch.”
“Could you lend me your expertise on this project?”
“The oak trees lend natural beauty to the campus.”
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