Irregular Verbs

Irregular Verb Lend: lend - lent - lent

Published November 15, 2025 · 2 views

The irregular verb lend does not form its past tense by adding -ed.

Base formSimple pastPast participle
lendlentlent

How to Use It

  • Present: I lend.
  • Past: Yesterday I lent.
  • Present perfect: I have lent.

Remember

Use the past participle (lent) after have, has or had, and in passive sentences. Learn the three forms together: lend - lent - lent.

See also: The Simple Past Tense and The Present Perfect Tense.