Cool MateMeaning of Lending
The act of giving money or items to someone with the expectation of return.
In simple words: Giving someone money or goods temporarily, expecting to get them back.
Lending in a sentence
- I am lending my book to a friend.
- The bank is lending money for home purchases.
- She enjoys lending her expertise to new projects.
- He is lending his support to the charity event.
- Can you consider lending me your umbrella?
How to use Lending
Use 'lending' in financial contexts or when discussing borrowing (e.g., books, tools). Formal contexts might prefer 'loaning'.
Grammar pattern
lend + object
Memory hint
Think of 'lend' as 'lend me your hand' - you're offering help.
Related words
Collocations with Lending
- lending money
- lending institution
- lending library
- lending support
- lending practices
Synonyms for Lending
- loaning
- advancing
- offering
- providing
- substituting
Common mistakes with Lending
- Confused with 'borrowing': remember, lending is giving, borrowing is receiving.
- Using incorrect tense: 'I am lending' vs 'I lent'.
- Mispronouncing it: often confused with 'landing'.
Lending appears in
Lending in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
إقراض
إعطاء شخص ما المال أو السلع مؤقتًا، مع توقع استعادتها.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ধার দেওয়া
কাউকে সাময়িকভাবে টাকা বা জিনিস দেওয়া, যা ফেরত পাওয়ার আশা থাকে।
- GermanDeutsch
Verleih
Jemandem vorübergehend Geld oder Sachen geben und erwarten, sie zurückzubekommen.
- SpanishEspañol
Préstamo
Darle a alguien dinero o bienes temporalmente, esperando recuperarlos.
- Persianفارسی
قرض دادن
دادن موقت پول یا کالا به کسی، با این انتظار که پس گرفته شود.
- FrenchFrançais
Prêt
Donner temporairement de l'argent ou des biens à quelqu'un, en s'attendant à les récupérer.
- Hindiहिन्दी
उधार देना
किसी को अस्थायी रूप से पैसे या सामान देना, यह उम्मीद करते हुए कि वे वापस मिल जाएँगे।
- ItalianItaliano
Prestito
Dare temporaneamente denaro o beni a qualcuno, aspettandosi di riaverli.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Empréstimo
Dar dinheiro ou bens a alguém temporariamente, esperando recebê-los de volta.
- RussianРусский
Кредитование, одалживание
Временно давать кому-то деньги или товары, ожидая их возврата.
- Urduاردو
ادھار دینا
کسی کو عارضی طور پر پیسے یا سامان دینا، یہ توقع رکھتے ہوئے کہ وہ واپس مل جائیں گے۔
- Chinese中文
Lending
暂时把钱或东西给别人用，希望对方还回来。
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- Offering
- MatureC1
Fully developed, grown, or advanced in character or behavior.
- BondB2
something that forms a connection between people or groups, such as a feeling of friendship or shared ideas and experiences
- EquityB1
The quality of being fair and impartial.
- LeverageB1
To use something to achieve maximum advantage or benefit.
- MarginB2
the empty space at the side of a written or printed page
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Frequently asked questions about Lending
What does Lending mean?
Giving someone money or goods temporarily, expecting to get them back.
What is the definition of Lending?
The act of giving money or items to someone with the expectation of return.
How do you use Lending in a sentence?
I am lending my book to a friend.
Can you give another example of Lending?
The bank is lending money for home purchases.
What are synonyms for Lending?
Common alternatives include loaning, advancing, offering, providing, substituting.
What words go with Lending?
It commonly pairs with lending money, lending institution, lending library, lending support, lending practices.
What are common mistakes when using Lending?
Confused with 'borrowing': remember, lending is giving, borrowing is receiving. Using incorrect tense: 'I am lending' vs 'I lent'. Mispronouncing it: often confused with 'landing'.
How do you pronounce Lending?
US: //ˈlɛndɪŋ//, UK: //ˈlɛndɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Lending?
Use 'lending' in financial contexts or when discussing borrowing (e.g., books, tools). Formal contexts might prefer 'loaning'.