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LENDING

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Lending.

Lending - as a noun

Disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
loaning8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disposal11disposition14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lending - as a verb

To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.

Example: "I lent her 10 euros to pay for the train tickets, and she paid me back the next day."

To make a loan.

To be suitable or applicable, to fit.

Example: "Poems do not lend themselves to translation easily."

To afford; to grant or furnish in general.

Example: "Can you lend me some assistance?"

To borrow.

Lending - as an adjective

That lends.

Example: "A lending library"

Example Sentences

"He works for a lending institution that specializes in car loans."
"I am in need of some lending to start my own business."
"The bank offers flexible lending options for homebuyers."
"She has a lending library in her basement with hundreds of books."
"The lending process usually involves a financial assessment."
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Word Game Points

Is LENDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lending is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LENDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is LENDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lending is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LENDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is LENDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lending is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LENDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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