lend
gb/lˈɛnd/ us/lˈɛnd/
A2
英語
~ 2800
語義
0件の語義
動詞
A2
action
1
Give temporarily for return
To give something to someone for a short time and expect to get it back.
用法パターン：
to lend [something] to [someone]
よくある間違い：
Learners often confuse 'lend' and 'borrow'. Remember: you lend to someone, you borrow from someone.
類義語
loan (Often used as a noun or verb in financial contexts; 'lend' is more general and less formal.)
対義語
borrow (The opposite perspective—taking something temporarily instead of giving it.)
コロケーション
lend money
|lend a hand
|lend support
|lend assistance
|lend equipment
テーマ
daily life
|business
|daily_life
|finance
|core_vocabulary
例文
- I can lend you my umbrella until the rain stops.
- She lent her car to her brother for the weekend.
- The bank lent them money to buy a house.
- Could you lend me a pen for a moment?
- He lent his neighbor a ladder to fix the roof.
学習者向け例文
- I will lend you my book.
- Can you lend me your phone?
- She lent me her bag.
- Please lend me a pencil.
- He will lend his bike to his friend.
動詞
B1
action
2
Give help or support
To give help or make something possible.
用法パターン：
to lend [someone] [support/help]
よくある間違い：
Learners may mistakenly use 'lend' here only for physical objects; it can also apply to abstract things like 'support' or 'credibility'.
類義語
offer (General term for making help available, not always implying temporary nature.)
対義語
withhold (To refuse to give support or help.)
コロケーション
lend support
|lend assistance
|lend credibility
|lend strength
テーマ
daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|work
例文
- She lent her support to the charity event.
- His experience lends credibility to the project.
- The volunteers lent their time to help the community.
- The teacher lent her expertise to the research team.
学習者向け例文
- He lent his help to the team.
- She lent her time to help us.
- They lent support to the plan.
- Her words lent hope to the group.
動詞
B2
action
3
Add a quality or feature
To give something a special quality or feeling.
用法パターン：
to lend [something] [a quality/feeling]
よくある間違い：
Some learners confuse this with literal lending; here it is figurative—qualities are not returned.
類義語
add (General term for increasing by inclusion, without implying temporary nature.)
対義語
detract (To take away from the quality or value of something.)
コロケーション
lend charm
|lend elegance
|lend atmosphere
テーマ
arts
|description
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The candles lent a romantic atmosphere to the dinner.
- Her confident manner lent authority to her speech.
- The old oak tree lends character to the garden.
学習者向け例文
- Flowers lend beauty to the room.
- His smile lends warmth to the meeting.
- The lights lend color to the show.
文法
辞書形
lend
IPA
GB/lˈɛnd/
US/lˈɛnd/
音節・強勢
lend （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (lend)
活用形
Verb
- Base: lend
- 3rd Person Singular: lends
- Present Participle: lending
- Past: lent
- Past Participle: lent
関連語
Forms
lends
verb
lending
verb
lent
verb
Related words
borrower
noun B1
文法ポイント
- Irregular past: lent Verb
- Irregular past participle: lent Verb
表現
lend a hand
1/lˈɛnd ə hˈænd/
idiom
Help someone physically or practically
To help someone do something, especially physical work.
例文
- Could you lend a hand with these boxes?
- She always lends a hand when we need extra help.
lend itself to
1/lˈɛnd ɪtsˈɛlf tə/
phrasal verb
Be suitable for use in something
To be good or right for a certain purpose.
例文
- This topic lends itself to group discussion.
- The design lends itself well to small spaces.
lend weight to
1/lˈɛnd wˈeɪt tə/
fixed phrase
formal
Make an idea more convincing
To make an opinion or idea seem stronger or more believable.
例文
- The new data lends weight to our theory.
- His testimony lent weight to the defense's case.