Lending (Noun)
Meaning
Disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The bank's lending practices were under scrutiny after a series of high-profile defaults.
- She was hesitant to engage in lending to her friends, fearing it would damage their relationships.
- The company's lending arm was responsible for providing financing to small businesses.
- The charity's lending library allowed low-income families to access books and educational resources.
- The government's lending program for first-time homebuyers was a huge success, helping thousands to achieve homeownership.