lend oneself or itself to



lend oneself or itself to something

Fig. [for someone or something] to be adaptable to something; [for someone or something] to be useful for something. This room doesn't lend itself to bright colors. John doesn't lend himself to casual conversation. I don't think that this gown lends itself to outdoor occasions.
See also: itself, lend

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ursel-German
Hesperos-Ancient Greek
Anna['ænə]
Amara-Western African, Igbo
Anacletus-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Bertilo-Ancient Germanic