· 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"
Synonym(s): lend, impart, bestow, add, bring
Hypernym(s): change, alter, modify
· contribute to some cause; "I gave at the office"
Synonym(s): give, chip_in, kick_in
Hypernym(s): give
· be conducive to; "The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing"
Hypernym(s): promote, advance, boost, further, encourage
· provide; "The city has to put up half the required amount"
Synonym(s): put_up
Hypernym(s): pay