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lent
1[ lent ]
Lent
2[ lent ]
noun
- (in the Christian religion) an annual season of fasting and penitence in preparation for Easter, beginning on Ash Wednesday and lasting 40 weekdays to Easter, observed by Roman Catholic, Anglican, and certain other churches.
-lent
3- a suffix occurring in loanwords from Latin, variant of -ulent:
pestilent.
lent
1/ ɛԳ /
verb
- the past tense and past participle of lend
Lent
2/ ɛԳ /
noun
- Christianity the period of forty weekdays lasting from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday, observed as a time of penance and fasting commemorating Jesus' fasting in the wilderness
- modifier falling within or associated with the season before Easter
Lent observance
- plural (at Cambridge University) Lent term boat races
Lent
- In Christianity , a time of fasting and repentance in the spring, beginning on Ash Wednesday and ending several weeks later on Easter .
Notes
Other yvlog Forms
- ܲ·Գ adjective
- ɱ-Գ adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of lent1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of lent1
Example Sentences
That level of risk lent new urgency to the cleanup of L.A.’s fire debris.
James Ducker, who sold financial products to businesses for Lloyds in 2009, said "the approach to lending became do not lend. Beyond that, get as much money back that we've lent as possible."
The egg and oil gave it structure, the garlic brought heat, the lemon lent brightness, and salt tied it all together.
Philip was Richard's school teacher who spotted his potential, became his legal ward, lent him his name and helped propel him to international stardom.
There is a "high degree of uncertainty" over how much of the hundreds of millions of pounds lent to sports bodies during the Covid pandemic will be repaid, says an influential group of MPs.
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More About Lent
What is Lent?
Lent is the season of fasting and penitence that precedes Easter in some branches of Christianity.
It is commonly observed by abstaining from certain things.
When is Lent?
The first day of Lent is Ash Wednesday, and the last day is Holy Saturday (the day before Easter). Since Easter Sunday moves every year, the start of Lent can fall between February 4 and March 10. The end of Lent can fall between March 21 and April 24. Lent is often considered a period of 40 days, but it actually consists of 40 weekdays and 46 days total.
In 2024, Lent will begin on February 14 and end on March 28. In 2025, Գwill begin on March 5 and end on April 17
More information and context onLent
The first records of the word Lent come from before 900. It comes from the Old English word æԳٱ, meaning “lengthening (of daylight hours)” (or, less literally, “spring” or “springtime”). Easter itself is tied to the start of springtime, as it falls on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox.
Christians celebrate Easter as the day of Jesus’s resurrection, and many see Lent as a time to reflect on his death and sacrifice. This often involves fasting and acts of penitence. Most Christians do not fast for the entirety of Lent, but some abstain from something, such as sweets, as an act of self-discipline (meaning they give it up during Lent).
Because Lent is a time of fasting and abstaining, the period leading up to it has become, for some, a time for indulging before the Lenten fast begins. This is especially the case for the Tuesday before Lent begins, which can be called Mardi Gras (or Fat Tuesday) or Shrove Tuesday (which is sometimes called Pancake Day due to the tradition of eating pancakes on that day).
What are some terms that often get used in discussing Lent?
How isLent discussed in real life?
Lent is known among Christians as a time of fasting and abstaining. For this reason, it is sometimes preceded by a day of indulging, and this tradition has become popular in some places even among non-Christians.
I love this time of year. Leading up to the Lenten season and Easter, it’s always a time for refining. I have a breakthrough in my faith every Lent so I’m excited for this year ❤️
— Ajanaé Dawkins (@MoonsAtDusk)
Have y’all thought about what y’all are giving up for lent this year? I have never successfully given up something for lent 🙃🙃 but I want to do it right this year!
— Mary, Esq. 🇯🇲 (@Marytheesq)
Happy Shrove Tuesday, the day before Lent begins. Also known as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, and in our area as Paczki Day (Polish).
— Steven J. Kelly (@StJohnsPriest)
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True or False?
The timing of Lent depends on the date of Easter.
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