prêter — meaning in English

English meaning

• ascribe verb To regard as arising from a specified cause or source.
• lend verb To let someone use something of yours for a while, on the understanding they will give it back.
• loan noun A sum of money lent to someone on the understanding that it will be paid back, often with interest.

Senses

prêter is used for these senses in English:

• ascribe (transitive) To attribute (a cause or characteristic) to someone or something.
• loan (usually, _, ditransitive, US, dated, _, and) To lend (something) to (someone).

ascribe — full definition

1. verb To regard as arising from a specified cause or source.
2. verb To attribute (a book, painting, or any other work of art or literature) to a writer or creator.
3. verb To believe in or agree with; to subscribe.

lend — full definition

1. verb To let someone use something of yours for a while, on the understanding they will give it back.
2. verb To give someone money temporarily, usually expecting it back with interest.
3. verb To add or contribute a particular quality to something.

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