lend-v; 4 Senses

Sense Number 1: bestow a particular quality

Commentary: Syntax

Examples:
Vases of flowers all around the room lent the place a cheerful look.
These events lend support to the view that the law is inadequate.
Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: give something temporarily expecting it to be returned

Commentary: Syntax

Examples:
She never lends her books.
The bank refuses to lend to students.
If you need a coat I can lend you one.
The bank agreed to lend him $5000.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: be suitable for a particular purpose or occasion

Examples:
This theory lends (itself) well to our new data.
This story would lend (itself) well to serialization on television.
The current system lends (itself) to great abuse.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
lend_oneself 1

Sense Number 4: give aid or assistance

Examples:
Students lend a hand to help end cancer.
Can any pyChart experts lend a hand?
Thanks to all that lent a hand.

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