lending Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned
   loaning.
   
2. verb bestow a quality on
   lend; contribute; add; bring; bestow; impart.
   
   • Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company
   • The music added a lot to the play
   • She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings
   • This adds a light note to the program
3. verb give temporarily; let have for a limited time
   loan; lend.
   
   • I will lend you my car
   • loan me some money
4. verb have certain characteristics of qualities for something; be open or vulnerable to
   lend.
   
   • This story would lend itself well to serialization on television
   • The current system lends itself to great abuse

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