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lending

Pronunciation: [lɛndɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use lending in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “finance”

(verb) to give money or something valuable to someone else, expecting that they will return it later. For example, when you loan your friend a toy, you expect them to give it back.

Example

The bank is lending money to help people buy houses.

Example

The school decided against lending books to students this year.

Example

Are you lending your bike to anyone this weekend?

Context: “finance”

(noun) the action of giving money or something valuable to another person or organization with the expectation of getting it back. It's like when you borrow from your friend, and they lend you their toy.

Example

Lending can help people who need money for important things.

Example

The lending of books was paused, so no one could borrow any.

Example

What are the rules for lending in this library?

How to pronounce lending

Pronunciation: [lɛndɪŋ]

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