Lend Definition
lend
verb
- bestow a quality on; "Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"; "The music added a lot to the play"; "She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"; "This adds a light note to the program"
- give temporarily; let have for a limited time; "I will lend you my car"; "loan me some money"
- have certain characteristics of qualities for something; be open or vulnerable to; "This story would lend itself well to serialization on television"; "The current system lends itself to great abuse"
"Lend" in song lyrics
See how lend is used in real songs:
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"You'll need some dough, I'll probably LEND"
Akinyele — I Luh Hur -
"I play to win, stingy, I don't have no air to lend"
Backbone f/ Cee-Lo (Goodie Mob), Joi — Lord Have Mercy -
"He, style we don't borrow, we no lend"
Boot Camp Clik — Think Back
Words that rhyme with lend
Usage tips for "lend"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "lend" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for lend to find words that pair well.