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   Lend (lĕnd), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lent (lĕnt); p. pr. & vb. n. Lending.] [OE. lenen, AS. lǣnan, fr. lǣn loan; akin to G. lehnen to lend. See Loan.]
   1. To allow the custody and use of, on condition of the return of the same; to grant the temporary use of; as, “to lend a book”; -- opposed to borrow.
   
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   Give me that ring.
   
   I'll lend it thee, my dear, but have no power
   
   To give it from me. Shak.
   
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   2. To allow the possession and use of, on condition of the return of an equivalent in kind; as, “to lend money or some article of food”.
   
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   Thou shalt not give him thy money upon usury, nor lend him thy victuals for increase. Levit. xxv. 37.
   
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   3. To afford; to grant or furnish in general; as, “to lend assistance; to lend one's name or influence.”
   
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   Cato, lend me for a while thy patience. Addison.
   
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   Mountain lines and distant horizons lend space and largeness to his compositions. J. A. Symonds.
   
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   4. To let for hire or compensation; as, “to lend a horse or gig”.
   
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   ☞ This use of the word is rare in the United States, except with reference to money.
   
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   To lend a hand, to give assistance; to help. [Colloq.] -- To lend one's ears or To lend an ear, to give attention.
   
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   Lending, n.
   1. The act of one who lends.
   
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   2. That which is lent or furnished.
   
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