Synonyms of lending

lending

verb

present participle of lend

as in loaning

to give to another for temporary use with the understanding that it or a like thing will be returned

I can lend you my copy of the textbook until the weekend

can you lend me five dollars?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loaning
• giving
• advancing
• granting
• furnishing
• renting
• letting
• leasing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• borrowing
• taking
• receiving

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lending

The rooftop bar looks over Hyde Park, lending a welcome (and rather rare) sense of openness in central London, while ABC Kitchen—the London outpost of the New York restaurant famed for its crab toast—brings in a high-flying food crowd. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026

At the same time, his healthcare proposals have been described as broad rather than detailed, lending weight to calls for greater specificity. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Artisan has turned activist on companies before, pressuring Danone’s CEO out and lending its support to Elliott at Southwest Airlines. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Before lending money or overextending favors to keep the peace, look at the reality of the situation. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026

The down-to-the-wire drama wouldn’t be complete without some SURvers lending a helping hand. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

The brand has been a partner of the Deauville American Film Festival since 2019, lending an extra touch of glamour to the event, traditionally held in early September. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

So So Def’s sonic blueprint, lending his skills as a musician, songwriter, and producer to many of the label’s biggest releases and collaborations. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Ava Astaire McKenzie, the 84-year-old daughter of Fred Astaire, is lending support to the project while her son, Tyler McKenzie, is a consultant and co-producer. — Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026