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Definition
Lend
Bestow a quality on or give something to someone with the expectation of getting it back (often money)
Examples
Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company or Please lend me some money.
Loan
A temporary provision of money (usually at interest) or an object
Examples
He gave me a loan until next month.
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What's the internet saying about lend/loan?
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@Ithacaron: @brianoflondon @JoopSoesan We used to say banks only like to lend to those who don't need a loan. If you need one...no loan for you.
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@mudlarklives: @RobertWargas @stefanstern @JohnRentoul How strict? "There is no such verb as 'to loan'. It is 'to lend'." I comply, except for football.
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