lends

Meanings

• The act of giving or lending something to someone.

  - "John lends his car to his friend for the weekend."
  - "The library lends books to members for a certain period."
  - "Mary lends an ear to her friend who is going through a tough time."

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Synonyms

borrow

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Rhymes

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bends , ends , lends , mends , rends

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Homophones

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1. lends () : The act of giving or lending something to someone.
   

2. lends (German) : Candle, taper.
   

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Variants

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lend , lendable , lender , lenders , lending , lends , lent

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Forms

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{"term"=>"lend", "definition"=>"To give or provide something on a temporary basis, with the expectation that it will be returned in the same condition.", "synonyms"=>["borrow", "loan", "give", "grant", "extend"], "antonyms"=>["keep", "retain", "possess"]}

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Etymology

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The word 'lends' is derived from the Old English word 'lenian', which means 'to give or lend'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lend' comes from the Old English word 'lenian', which means 'to give or lend'.

2. The largest loan in history was made by the Bank of China in 1994, totaling over $30 billion.

3. The concept of usury dates back to ancient civilizations, such as the Babylonians and the Egyptians, who practiced charging interest on loans.

4. In mathematics, the study of lending and borrowing is called 'combinatorial game theory'. This field of mathematics involves the analysis and understanding of various rules and strategies related to lending and borrowing.

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Related Concepts

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1. usury:

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Culture

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In various cultures, the act of lending has significant meaning. For instance, in ancient China, lending was considered an act of generosity and benevolence. Similarly, in Hinduism, lending is seen as a sacred duty and an act of selflessness. In Islam, lending is regarded as an act of charity and an expression of faith and trust.

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