Prest
verb
To lend or loan something temporarily, expecting to have it returned.
He decided to prest his old bicycle to his neighbor for the summer.
Often appears as...
- prest a book
- prest money
Usage tips
Neutral
lend, borrow, temporary loan
verb
To lend or loan something temporarily, expecting to have it returned.
He decided to prest his old bicycle to his neighbor for the summer.
Often appears as...
- prest a book
- prest money
Usage tips
Neutral
lend, borrow, temporary loan
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Usage
Understand when to use 'prest' instead of 'loan'.
He prest his tools to a friend for a week.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Be aware that 'prest' is not commonly used today in standard English.
'Prest' is mainly used in Scottish contexts.
Pro Tip 3/3Loaning Items
Use 'prest' for informal or casual contexts when discussing lending.
I will prest you my skateboard.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Usage
Understand when to use 'prest' instead of 'loan'.
He prest his tools to a friend for a week.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Be aware that 'prest' is not commonly used today in standard English.
'Prest' is mainly used in Scottish contexts.
Pro Tip 3/3Loaning Items
Use 'prest' for informal or casual contexts when discussing lending.
I will prest you my skateboard.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Usage
Understand when to use 'prest' instead of 'loan'.
He prest his tools to a friend for a week.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Be aware that 'prest' is not commonly used today in standard English.
'Prest' is mainly used in Scottish contexts.
Pro Tip 3/3Loaning Items
Use 'prest' for informal or casual contexts when discussing lending.
I will prest you my skateboard.
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