lenders

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Noun lender has 1 sense

lender, loaner - someone who lends money or gives credit in business matters
--₁ is a kind of investor
Antonyms: borrower
--₁ has particulars: pawnbroker; usurer, loan shark, moneylender, shylock
Derived form: verb lend₂

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Lenders

Definition:

Lenders refer to individuals, financial institutions, or organizations that provide money or assets to borrowers, who agree to repay the borrowed amount with interest over a specified period of time.

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Individuals or institutions that provide funds to borrowers.

Example Sentence: Many lenders require borrowers to submit their credit history before approving a loan.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Local, small-scale moneylenders often found in specific regions or communities.

Example Sentence: In some remote villages, lenders play a crucial role in providing financial assistance to people who cannot access traditional banking services.

Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: The act of providing funds to borrowers.

Example Sentence: The bank agreed to lend me the money I needed to start my business.