lender

Meanings

• noun

  A person or institution that grants loans or makes borrowed money available.

---

Antonyms

borrower

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with lender
ender , sender

---

Variants

List of all variants of lender that leads to same result
lend , lendable , lender , lenders , lending , lends , lent

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'lender' comes from the Old French word 'lende', which means 'to lend' or 'to let out'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the world's largest money lender is the Chinese government's Agricultural Development Bank?

2. In ancient Greece, lenders were often depicted as wearing a cap with a moneybag on it.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. borrower: A person who receives a loan from a lender.

2. loan: A sum of money or other asset that is lent to an individual or organization with the expectation that it will be repaid with interest.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, the term 'lender' is often used in the context of loans and debt. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice', the character Shylock is a lender who demands a pound of flesh if a loan is not repaid on time. In music, there are songs about borrowing money from friends or family, which can be metaphorically referred to as 'lenders'.

How to Memorize "lender"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person handing over money to someone in need. This person is the lender.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lender' with the idea of providing a loan or making money available.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'lending a hand' to remember the meaning of 'lender'.

---

Memorize "lender" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize lender is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.