to lend

Definition of to lend in English English dictionary: borrow; To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned; to be misled in a jocular or teasing manner
Don't get upset, I was just having a lend.; To borrow; to be suitable or applicable, to fit
The long history of the past does not lend itself to a simple black and white interpretation.; {v} to grant on condition of receiving the same or an equivalent in kind, to afford or grant; To let for hire or compensation; as, to lend a horse or gig; If something lends itself to a particular activity or result, it is easy for it to be used for that activity or to achieve that result. The room lends itself well to summer eating with its light, airy atmosphere; bestow a quality on; "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"; to lend an ear: see ear to lend a hand: see hand; vt meminjamkan (pinjam); To afford; to grant or furnish in general; as, to lend assistance; to lend one's name or influence; to allow someone to use a sum of money that will have to be paid back; To provide money temporarily on the condition that it or its equivalent will be returned, often with an interest fee; {f} give on a temporary basis; give money as a loan; donate, contribute; give, impart; help, assist; accommodate, adapt; If something lends a particular quality to something else, it adds that quality to it. Enthusiastic applause lent a sense of occasion to the proceedings A more relaxed regime and regular work lends the inmates a dignity not seen in other prisons. see also lent; To make a loan; give temporarily; let have for a limited time; "I will lend you my car"; "loan me some money"; If you lend your support to someone or something, you help them with what they are doing or with a problem that they have. He was approached by the organisers to lend support to a benefit concert Stipe attended yesterday's news conference to lend his support. = give; have certain characteristics of qualities for something; be open or vulnerable to; "This story would lend itself well to serialization on television"; "The current system lends itself to great abuse; To allow the custody and use of, on condition of the return of the same; to grant the temporary use of; as, to lend a book; opposed to borrow; give temporarily; let have for a limited time; "I will lend you my car"; "loan me some money" bestow a quality on; "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" have certain characteristics of qualities for something; be open or vulnerable to; "This story would lend itself well to serialization on television"; "The current system lends itself to great abuse; When people or organizations such as banks lend you money, they give it to you and you agree to pay it back at a future date, often with an extra amount as interest. The bank is reassessing its criteria for lending money I had to lend him ten pounds to take his children to the pictures. financial de-regulation that led to institutions being more willing to lend. + lending lend·ing a financial institution that specializes in the lending of money. a slump in bank lending; If you lend something that you own, you allow someone to have it or use it for a period of time. Will you lend me your jacket for a little while? He had lent the bungalow to the Conrads for a couple of weeks; To allow the possession and use of, on condition of the return of an equivalent in kind; as, to lend money or some article of food; len