The term 'LEND' can be defined as to GIVE or ALLOW the use of something temporarily, usually with the expectation that it will be returned. This term can be seen in the following crossword solutions: CONTRIBUTE (10 letters), AFFORD (6 letters), ACCOMMODATE (11 letters), BESTOW (6 letters), ADVANCE (7 letters), EXTEND (6 letters), ENTRUST (7 letters), GRANT (5 letters), CREDIT (6 letters), GIVE (4 letters), ALLOW (5 letters), LET (3 letters), IMPART (6 letters), SPOT (4 letters), ANEAR (5 letters), LOAN (4 letters), and LEASE (5 letters). All of these words are related to the idea of giving something to someone else, either temporarily or permanently.