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.

Examples of lend itself to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

A slow start — many LeBron James’ teams in their first season have started slow — is possible, and may lend itself to scrutiny. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

The setup could easily lend itself to a spectacle-heavy survival movie, but Heller’s novel is interested in something quieter. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026

Still, the Sky have not earned a reputation for sustaining a system from year to year — and the status of the remaining roster does not lend itself to a building process for the Sky. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Plissé Dress Performance wear doesn’t always lend itself to dinner reservations, but this Athleta dress is an exception. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for lend itself to

• hullabaloo
• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup