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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As the focus is very much on police work, the narrative tends to lend itself to detective-type stories, with the main characters being very much the underdogs of the Japanese police force.
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Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
That does lend itself to meddling in Central and South America.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
In some cases, this look can even lend itself to maximalism.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
The space will also lend itself to events both big and small, from corporate gatherings to charity events and even fashion shows.
—Jessica Swannie, Charlotte Observer, 11 Dec. 2025
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Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
That does lend itself to meddling in Central and South America.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
In some cases, this look can even lend itself to maximalism.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
The space will also lend itself to events both big and small, from corporate gatherings to charity events and even fashion shows.
—Jessica Swannie, Charlotte Observer, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Lend itself to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lend%20itself%20to. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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