Lend

v. t.
  1. To allow the custody and use of, on condition of the return of the same; to grant the temporary use of; as, to lend a book; -- opposed to borrow.
  2. To allow the possession and use of, on condition of the return of an equivalent in kind; as, to lend money or some article of food.
  3. To afford; to grant or furnish in general; as, to lend assistance; to lend one's name or influence.
  4. To let for hire or compensation; as, to lend a horse or gig.
    5. To lend a hand ,
    to give assistance; to help.
    To lend one's ears or To lend an ear ,
    to give attention.