noun
Uncommon
lender
LEHND
Lender (noun) means a person or organisation that lends money, especially as a business. Example: “She compared rates from three different lenders before choosing a mortgage.”
noun
1
A person or organisation that lends money, especially as a business.
"She compared rates from three different lenders before choosing a mortgage."
"Payday lenders often charge extremely high interest rates."
How to use lender
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhoever or whatever gives out a loan — a bank, a building society, or a private person.
Common pairings
a mortgage lender
a private lender
lender of last resort
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Word forms
- Plural
- lenders
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Etymology
This word comes from Middle English lendare, leendare, variants of lenner, lenere, made up of lend and -er.
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What does “lender” mean?
The word “lender” means a person or organisation that lends money, especially as a business. In plain terms, whoever or whatever gives out a loan — a bank, a building society, or a private person.
How do you pronounce “lender”?
“Lender” is pronounced LEHND (/ˈlɛndɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lender” in a sentence?
Here is “lender” used in a sentence: “She compared rates from three different lenders before choosing a mortgage.”
What is the opposite of “lender”?
The opposite of “lender” — its antonyms — are borrower, donor and seller.
What part of speech is “lender”?
“Lender” is a noun.
Is “lender” a common word?
“Lender” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between a lender and a creditor?
A lender specifically provides money, such as a loan or mortgage, that must be repaid, often as part of a business. Creditor is a broader term that includes anyone owed money, whether from a loan, unpaid invoice, or other debt.
What is the difference between a lender and a borrower?
A lender is the person or organisation that provides the money, while a borrower is the party who receives it and agrees to pay it back. The two roles are opposite sides of the same lending transaction.
