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Synonym Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

LEND


Can we use 'Lend' while saying

Please lend me a chance to speak to you.

please suggest
  

Top answer

dec09 Please lend me a chance to speak to you. I don't think it works. I'd use "give" in this case.

— Avangi

  • dec09 Please lend me a chance to speak to you.
  • I don't think it works.
  • I'd use "give" in this case.
  • " "Give me a chance" is the common expression.
  • ) "Lend me your attention" is borderline.
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dec09Please lend me a chance to speak to you.
I don't think it works.

I'd use "give" in this case.

"Lend" is "let me borrow." Eg, "Lend me your ears."

"Give me a chance" is the common expression. (We get to keep it!)

"Lend me your attention" is borderline. Our attention is not really ours. What would we do with it?
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Thanks dear Avangi I had guessed the same..
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