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lend itself to

idiom
Meaning

To be suitable for; be amenable to.


Examples
SIMPLE

This quiet room lends itself to reading.

CONTEXTUAL

The open layout of the house lends itself to hosting large family dinners.

COMPLEX

The rugged, mountainous terrain lends itself to the development of specialized outdoor sports, attracting adventurers from across the globe.

Anchors to
Related idioms3entries
  1. 01

    lend a hand

    To help or assist, especially voluntarily.

  2. 02

    lend an ear

    To listen to someone.

  3. 03

    simplicity itself

    Something very easy to do or understand.

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