Definitions

1. noun

A person or organization that provides loans, typically in the form of money, to others, often at a fee or interest.

“She went to the bank to talk to a lender about her mortgage options.”

2. verb

To provide loans or financial assistance to someone or something.

“The company will lend money to small businesses in need of funding.”

3. verb

To temporarily transfer possession or control of something, such as a vehicle, to someone else.

“You can lend me your car for the weekend.”