lends
v.v. to give something to someone for a short time, expecting them to return it. It can also mean that a quality makes something better or more suitable for a specific purpose.
v. to grant the temporary use of something on the condition that it be returned. When used figuratively, it indicates that a specific quality contributes to or enhances the character of a situation or object.
The library lends books to students for two weeks.
The soft lighting lends a romantic atmosphere to the restaurant, making it popular for dates.
The historical setting lends an air of authenticity to the novel, though the author takes significant liberties with the actual timeline of events.
Transitive; often follows the pattern 'lends something to someone' or 'lends something to a situation'.
He lends money from the bank.He borrows money from the bank.Learners often confuse 'lend' (to give) with 'borrow' (to take).