1. to give something to someone for a period of time, expecting it to be returned
2. to provide money temporarily, usually with interest
3. to give or add a particular quality to something

Examples

• Can you lend me your pen for a moment?
• The library will lend books for up to three weeks.
• The bank agreed to lend them money for a house.
• She lent her car to her sister for the weekend.
• The soft lighting lends a romantic atmosphere to the room.
• His presence lends credibility to the project.
• I never lend money to friends because it can ruin relationships.