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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The Knicks present a matchup that might lend itself to Gordon starting, with Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges in the frontcourt.
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Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2025
Yes, but: High participation doesn't always lend itself to big TV audiences.
—Tim Baysinger, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
The hotel has also quickly risen to become one of the most coveted wedding destinations on the East Coast; its trademark cheery yellow facade and beachfront real estate lend itself to particularly stunning photos.
—Ariel Okin, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
That would lend itself to the new defensive coordinator arriving with head-coaching experience.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2025
Yes, but: High participation doesn't always lend itself to big TV audiences.
—Tim Baysinger, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
The hotel has also quickly risen to become one of the most coveted wedding destinations on the East Coast; its trademark cheery yellow facade and beachfront real estate lend itself to particularly stunning photos.
—Ariel Okin, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
That would lend itself to the new defensive coordinator arriving with head-coaching experience.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Lend itself to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lend%20itself%20to. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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