Could you lend me some money?
Could you lend me some money?
English
lend
lɛnd
Meaning: to allow someone to use something for a period of time
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | lend |
| 3rd person singular present | lends |
| Present participle | lending |
| Past | lent |
| Will future | will lend |
| Going-to future | going to lend |
| Imperative negative | don't lend / do not lend |
Example sentences
Could you lend me some money until tomorrow?
Could you lend me some money until tomorrow?
Getting banks lending again was critical to the economic recovery.
Getting banks lending again was critical to the economic recovery.
It was generous of you to lend me the money.
It was generous of you to lend me the money.
I managed to cajole my brother into lending me his car.
I managed to cajole my brother into lending me his car.
Usage Notes
Commonly used with money or physical objects. The expectation is that the item or an equivalent will be returned.
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