To put an item or resource at the disposal of another, with the requirement to have the same or its equivalent returned eventually.
have certain characteristics of qualities for something; be open to: "This story would lend itself well to serialization on television"; be vulnerable to: "The current system lends itself to great abuse"
of a quality, as in: "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"
give temporarily; let have for a limited time
give temporarily; let have for a limited time; "I will lend you my car"; "loan me some money"
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"
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"
bestow a quality on
have certain characteristics of qualities for something; be open or vulnerable to
