Meaning : Bestow a quality on.
Example :
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.
Synonyms : add, bestow, bring, contribute, impart
Meaning : Have certain characteristics of qualities for something. Be open or vulnerable to.
Example :
This story would lend itself well to serialization on television.
The current system lends itself to great abuse.