Give something in expectation of its return (4)

I believe the answer is:

lend

(Other definitions for lend that I've seen before include "Give the use of for a time" , "Impart" , "Supply (money) at interest" , "Give temporarily" , "Make a loan" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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