одалживать — meaning in English

English meaning

• lend verb To let someone use something of yours for a while, on the understanding they will give it back.
• lender noun A person or organisation that lends money, especially as a business.

Senses

одалживать is used for these senses in English:

• lend (transitive) To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.
• lender One who lends, especially money; specifically, a bank or other entity that specializes in granting loans.

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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