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.
Examples of lend itself to in a Sentence
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Plus, the pretty silhouette can lend itself to dressy and casual occasions.
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Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024
The posture of the two cases, FDA v. Alliance Hippocratic Medicine and Danco Laboratories, L.L.C. v. Alliance Hippocratic Medicine, may not lend itself to a conclusive ruling on either the scope of the Comstock Act or the residual state power over the pill’s distribution and use.
—The Editors, National Review, 27 Mar. 2024
While busy ships help create the fun-loving social atmosphere cruises are best known for, navigating crowded cruises can also lend itself to questionable passenger etiquette (nobody likes a pool chair hog).
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2024
While the open layout of these buildings can lend itself to more flexible design, lighting and utility work can become an issue, depending on the property.
—Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
The season’s new staple will easily lend itself to spring and transitional dressing, when paired with a light jacket and a classic knit.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2024
That will lend itself to pedestrian traffic on the wide sidewalks.
—Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Mar. 2024
That situation against Edgewood’s older team with an experienced head coach might lend itself to fully unraveling.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2024
As most companies realize, quantity doesn’t lend itself to quality.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2024
Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024
The posture of the two cases, FDA v. Alliance Hippocratic Medicine and Danco Laboratories, L.L.C. v. Alliance Hippocratic Medicine, may not lend itself to a conclusive ruling on either the scope of the Comstock Act or the residual state power over the pill’s distribution and use.
—The Editors, National Review, 27 Mar. 2024
While busy ships help create the fun-loving social atmosphere cruises are best known for, navigating crowded cruises can also lend itself to questionable passenger etiquette (nobody likes a pool chair hog).
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2024
While the open layout of these buildings can lend itself to more flexible design, lighting and utility work can become an issue, depending on the property.
—Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
The season’s new staple will easily lend itself to spring and transitional dressing, when paired with a light jacket and a classic knit.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2024
That will lend itself to pedestrian traffic on the wide sidewalks.
—Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Mar. 2024
That situation against Edgewood’s older team with an experienced head coach might lend itself to fully unraveling.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2024
As most companies realize, quantity doesn’t lend itself to quality.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2024
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“Lend itself to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lend%20itself%20to. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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