lend itself to

Related to lend itself to: off chance, give pause

lend itself to (something)

To be suited for something, especially some kind of purpose or use. This fabric really lends itself to evening wear. The chefs are always looking for versatile ingredients that lend themselves to many dishes.
See also: itself, lend
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

lend itself to

Adapt to, be suitable for. For example, The Bible lends itself to numerous interpretations, or This plot of land lends itself to a variety of uses. [Mid-1800s]
See also: itself, lend
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • lend itself to (something)
  • lend support to (something)
  • lend support, weight, credence, etc. to something
  • by virtue of
  • by virtue of (something)
  • by/in virtue of something
  • suffice for
  • suffice for (someone or something)
  • the next best thing
  • distance
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