lend itself to

phrase

: 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 odd tone didn’t lend itself to immediate popularity, but the film became a cult hit years later. Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026

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“Lend itself to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lend%20itself%20to. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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