[verb] 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" Synonyms:lend, impart, bestow, add, bring
[verb] contribute to some cause; "I gave at the office" Synonyms:give, chip in, kick in
[verb] be conducive to; "The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing" Synonyms:lead, conduce
[verb] provide; "The city has to put up half the required amount" Synonyms:put up
