lend · v
lend (BANK)
B2 If a bank lends money, it gives money to someone who then pays the money back in small amounts over a period of time.
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Does the bank lend to small businesses? (23.5)
lend itself to sth
C2 to be suitable for a particular purpose
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The novel's complex, imaginative style does not lend itself to translation. (48.8)
lend (GIVE)
A2 to give something to someone for a short period of time, expecting it to be given back
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I lent my homework to the dog. He ate it! (0.0)
Can you lend me your luck? I have an exam tomorrow! (0.0)
Can you lend me your brain? I forgot mine at home! (0.0)
She doesn't like lending her books. (19.6)
If you need a sweater I can lend you one/lend one to you. (32.5)