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The lender explained when the money must be repaid.
What does Lender mean?
A lender gives something that must be repaid or returned.
Dictionary definition
A person, group, or organization that gives money or items to be repaid or returned later.
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Lender in a sentence
medium
A library can be a lender of books.
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A responsible lender explains the cost, timing, and rules before an agreement begins.
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What does lender mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to lender?
Creditor is close in meaning to lender.
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Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for lender?
Borrower contrasts with lender.
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len · der · strongest beat: len
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WordLender.
Partnoun.
MeaningLender means A lender gives something that must be repaid or returned.
ExampleExample: The lender explained when the money must be repaid.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- len · der
- Strongest beat
- len
- Ending
- der
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on len.
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Synonyms
Words like Lender
creditora person or organization owed money
loan providera person or group that provides a loan
Antonyms
Opposite words
borrowera person who receives something to return later
debtora person who owes money
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A lender gives something that must be repaid or returned.
Common mix-up
Lender is not the same as borrower. Lender means a lender gives something that must be repaid or returned.
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