𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 a hand

verb

1. To let out (money) for temporary use on condition of repayment with interest

   "The bank lent him the money for home improvements."

2. To give the assistance or support of afford, furnish

   "a dispassionate and scholarly manner which lends great force to his criticisms"

3. To adapt or apply (oneself) readily accommodate

   "a topic that lends itself admirably to class discussion"

4. To make a loan

noun

1. The transfer of goods and services to an ally to aid in a common cause with payment made by a return of the original items or their use in the cause or by a similar transfer of other goods and services

idiom

1. To provide help

   "I'll be happy to lend a hand."

idiom

1. To be good or suitable for (a purpose)

   "Her voice lends itself well to (singing) opera."

idiom

1. To allow one's name to be associated (with something)

   "It's surprising that he would lend his name to such a venture."

idiom

1. To make something seem true or correct

   "A growing amount of evidence lends weight/credence/credibility to their theory."

idiom

1. To provide help

   "Can you give/lend me a hand with this suitcase?"

idiom

1. To have (something) named after one

   "The company gives/lends its name to one of the biggest golf tournaments in the country."