Lend Oneself (Verb)
Meaning
Be applicable to; as to an analysis; "This theory lends itself well to our new data".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The simple elegance of the painting lends itself well to various interpretations by art critics and enthusiasts.
- This particular novel lends itself perfectly to film adaptation due to its episodic structure.
- The geographic location of the island lends itself to trade between neighboring countries.
- Her speech patterns lend themselves well to speech therapy analysis and correction.
- The unique characters in this play lend themselves to various stage directions and artistic interpretations.