Verb
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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"
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give temporarily
let have for a limited time
"I will lend you my car"
"loan me some money"
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bestow a quality on
"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"