Definition
Definition of Lent - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
religious seasonTECH. Christian period of fasting before EasterTECH.
- Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and lasts for 40 days..
2.
educationTECH. UK academic term at Cambridge University during late winter monthsTECH. UK
- The Lent term ends in March.
Expressions with Lent
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academic term at some universities starting in January and ending in March
She had her toughest exams during the Lent term..
Origin of Lent
Old English, lencten (spring)
Terms with Lent included in their meaning
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finance
money lent to a business to fund its operations
property purchase
money lent by a bank to buy property
pre-Lent festival
festival before Lent with parades and music
finance
relating to methods that estimate how safely money can be lent
finance
money lent or financing given specifically to support farming activities
finance
sums of money lent to others and recorded as assets in accounts
automobile
car lent by insurance during repairs
british banking
lowest rate Bank of England lent to discount houses
food
meat of a large South American rodent eaten during Lent
finance
sum of money lent by a state body that must be repaid later
loaning ability
ease with which something can be lent
bank funding
money available to be lent by banks
loan
fit or ready to be lent to someone
borrowable
able to be borrowed or lent
celebration
annual festival with parades and masquerades before Lent
UK holiday
Sunday in Lent in the UK when mothers are honored
religion
the fifth Sunday in Lent marking Passiontide's start
religion
the first Sunday in Lent in Christianity
religion
the first Sunday in Lent
Christianity
third Sunday before Lent in the Christian liturgical calendar
religion
the 3rd Sunday before Lent in the Christian calendar
religion
the second Sunday before Lent in the Christian liturgical calendar
religious period
period before Lent in Christianity featuring confession and absolution
tradition
the three days before Lent including Shrove Tuesday
Examples of Lent in a sentence
Lent is a time for reflection and penance. Lent is a busy time for students. During Lent, many events are scheduled.
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- French:Carême, ...
- German:Fastenzeit, Lent-Term, ...
- Italian:Quaresima, ...
- Spanish:Cuaresma, trimestre de Cuaresma, ...
- Portuguese:Quaresma, período letivo de Lent, ...
- Chinese:大斋期, Lent学期, ...
- Japanese:四旬節, レント学期, ...
- Arabic:صَوْم كَبِير, فَصْل لِنت, ...
- Hebrew:לֶנְט, ...
- Russian:Великий пост, Лентский семестр, ...
- Ukrainian:Великий піст, Лент, ...
- Hindi:लेंट, लेंट टर्म, ...
Definition of lent - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
temporarygiven temporarily
- The lent books must be returned by Friday.
- The lent equipment must be returned in good condition.
- All lent items should be accounted for.
Origin of lent
Latin, lentus (slow)
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- French:prêté, ...
- German:geliehen, ...
- Italian:prestato, ...
- Spanish:prestado, ...
- Portuguese:emprestado, ...
- Chinese:借出的, ...
- Japanese:貸し出された, ...
- Arabic:مُعَار, ...
- Hebrew:מֻשְׁאָל, ...
- Russian:одолженные, ...
- Ukrainian:позичений, ...
- Hindi:उधार, ...
Definition of lend - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
borrowingallow temporary use with expectation of return
- She will lend her book to a friend.
2.
attributesimpart a quality or characteristic
- The music lends a peaceful atmosphere to the room.
3.
helpRare give support or assistanceRare
- He will lend his support to the campaign.
Expressions with lend
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make something seem more believable or important
Her testimony will lend weight to his story.
be suitable for a particular purpose
This material lends itself to outdoor use.
make oneself available for a task or role
She lends herself to volunteer work every weekend.
help or assist someone voluntarily
She decided to lend a hand at the charity event.
assist someone in need or difficulty
She always tries to lend a helping hand to her neighbors.
listen to someone with compassion
She always lends a sympathetic ear to her friends' problems.
listen attentively and sympathetically
During the meeting, she decided to lend an ear to her colleague's concerns..
allow one's name to be used for endorsement
She lent her name to the charity event to help raise funds.
be suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose
This fabric lends itself to making summer dresses.
make an argument or idea more credible
Her research lends weight to the theory.
make something more interesting or believable
Her detailed description lent color to the story.
make something more believable or convincing
The new evidence will lend credence to her story.
give money expecting extra payment for its use
Banks often lend at interest to customers.
give help or approval to someone or something
Several celebrities lend their support to the charity event.
give help or assistance to someone or something
The community came together to lend support to the flood victims.
make something seem more believable or credible
Her testimony lent credit to his alibi.
make something more believable or credible
The new evidence lends credence to the theory.
make something seem more believable or trustworthy
Her research lends credibility to the theory.
pay attention to what I am saying
Lend me your ears while I explain the plan.
World War II program of US aiding Allies with military supplies
The lease-lend policy significantly helped Britain during the war.
deceive someone playfully or humorously
He tried to have a lend of me with that story.
Origin of lend
Old English, lænan (to lend)
Examples of lend in a sentence
He decided to lend his car to his brother. Her smile lends warmth to the conversation. The new paint lends a fresh look to the house. She decided to lend a hand at the charity event. The teacher will lend her expertise to the project.
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- French:prêter, conférer, ...
- German:leihen, geben, ...
- Italian:prestare, conferire, ...
- Spanish:prestar, impartir, ...
- Portuguese:emprestar, conferir, ...
- Chinese:借出, 赋予, ...
- Japanese:貸す, 与える, ...
- Arabic:أَعَارَ, أَضْفَى, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַלְווֹת, לְהַשְׁרוֹת, ...
- Russian:одалживать, придавать, ...
- Ukrainian:позичати, надавати, ...
- Hindi:उधार देना, प्रदान करना, ...
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