Third-person singular simple present indicative form of lend an ear

(idiomatic) To help or assist, especially voluntarily.

(idiomatic) To listen to someone.

(securities industry) The lending of securities by one brokerage to another, typically for a secondary purpose such as to cover a stock short position. Not to be confused with collateral-type stock loans.

present participle of lend an ear

present participle of lend a hand

plural of lending hand

A helping hand.

(transitive, idiomatic) to be suitable for

A library from which books are lent out.