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lending

/lɛndɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does lending mean?

verb

The act of providing something, especially money, for use by another person or organization, usually with the expectation of being repaid. The act of allowing something to be used by someone else, often with the expectation of being repaid.

Example

"The bank is lending money to small businesses to help them recover from the economic downturn."

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