Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company. The music added a lot to the play. She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings. This adds a light note to the program.
source: WordNet 3.0
give temporarily; let have for a limited time
I will lend you my car. Loan me some money.
source: WordNet 3.0
have certain characteristics of qualities for something; be open or vulnerable to
This story would lend itself well to serialization on television. The current system lends itself to great abuse.
source: WordNet 3.0
To allow the custody and use of, on condition of the return of the same; to grant the temporary use of; as, to lend a book; -- opposed to borrow.
