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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]
Example Sentences
While Superman’s immigrant backstory could lend itself to complex narratives about the treatment of newcomers in the U.S.,
Maybe a quote like that might lend itself to industry power players positing that Kilmer was difficult.
The reasons for such secrecy remains unclear, though the approach does lend itself to preventing news leaking before the official announcement.
“The living world is a complex interactive system and doesn’t lend itself to simple solutions,” he said.
A firm, stable touch on your chest or shoulder can lend itself to physiological calm.
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