ichidan verb, transitive verb
Broad sense of employing something for a purpose. Often used when someone's help, an item, or money is put to practical use.
彼の好意を用立てて、引っ越しを手伝ってもらった。
I made use of his kindness and had him help me move.
この古い道具を何かに用立てられないか考えている。
I'm thinking about whether I can put this old tool to some use.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
lend money; provide a loan
Specific financial sense: to lend money, especially as a favor or in a somewhat formal context. Often used when someone provides funds to help another person.
友人に十万円を用立てた。
I lent my friend 100,000 yen.
急な出費で困っていたら、兄がお金を用立ててくれた。
When I was in trouble with a sudden expense, my brother lent me some money.