Vocabulary concerned with renting
There are lots of ways to describe renting or borrowing things in English. I have created a list with examples to show the language use. Borrow, loan, lend, let, hire, rent, lease To borrow (verb) take and use (something belonging to someone else) with the intention of returning it. I borrowed a book from the library. I borrowed a lawnmower from my friend. … To lend (verb) to allow (someone) the use of (something) on the understanding that it will be returned. I lent Sarah my red dress. Traditionally loan is a noun and lend in a verb but loan is more frequently being used as a verb. I l oaned Sarah my red dress. … Loan (noun) Usually a sum of money from a bank or another financial institution that must be paid back. I got a loan from the bank. On loan -(phrase) something is unavailable as it’s been borrowed I’m sorry but the book you wanted is on loan . The player is on loan to Tottenham. The painting is on loan to the Tate. ...