lent
Pronunciation:
/lɛnt/noun
Definitions
A period of the ecclesiastical year preceding Easter, traditionally involving temporary abstention from certain foods and pleasures.
Example: Hezekiah gave up vaping for Lent.
The second term of the academic year at some British schools.
verb
Definitions
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?