lend itself to
idiom
: to be good or suitable for (a purpose)
Her voice lends itself well to (singing) opera.
The topics lend themselves to classroom discussion.
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In the age of name, image and likeness, Strong’s personality doesn’t exactly lend itself to national ad campaigns that would keep her in the spotlight like Clark, Bueckers and Watkins.
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Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The stressful, unpredictable nature of life on the streets doesn’t lend itself to keeping appointments, and many people forget their court date, can’t find transportation to the courthouse, can’t leave their belongings unattended on the street, or simply don’t see the point in showing up.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
The winter setting might lend itself to another classic villain: Mr Freeze.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
In addition to workplace shortages, falling behind in the technological development of the century doesn’t exactly lend itself to a powerful reputation among the global community, with snowballing effects.
—Leon Gordon, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The stressful, unpredictable nature of life on the streets doesn’t lend itself to keeping appointments, and many people forget their court date, can’t find transportation to the courthouse, can’t leave their belongings unattended on the street, or simply don’t see the point in showing up.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
The winter setting might lend itself to another classic villain: Mr Freeze.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
In addition to workplace shortages, falling behind in the technological development of the century doesn’t exactly lend itself to a powerful reputation among the global community, with snowballing effects.
—Leon Gordon, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Lend itself to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lend%20itself%20to. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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