Lend itself to Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫɛnd/ /ˌɪtˈsɛɫf/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
LEND it-SELF too / tuh / ti
lˈɛnd/ /ɪtsˈɛlf/ /tˈuː
lend it-SELF TOO
Definición
To be suitable for a particular use, purpose, or situation. It means something can be easily used or adapted for that purpose.
Uso & Matices
This is a semi-formal to formal expression, often used in professional, academic, or technical contexts. Common collocations: 'The idea lends itself to...' or 'This material doesn't lend itself to...'. It cannot be used for people, only things or ideas. Avoid using it in informal spoken English.
Spanish: prestarse a - ser apto paraPortuguese (BR): prestar-se a - ser adequado paraPortuguese (PT): prestar-se a - ser apropriado paraChinese (Simplified): 适合于Chinese (Traditional): 適合於Hindi: के अनुकूल होनाArabic: يصلح لِـ - يناسبBengali: উপযুক্ত হওয়া - মানানসই হওয়াRussian: подходить - быть пригодным дляJapanese: 適している - 向いているVietnamese: phù hợp với - thích hợp vớiKorean: 적합하다 - 어울리다Turkish: elverişli olmak - uygun olmakUrdu: موزوں ہونا - مناسب ہوناIndonesian: cocok untuk - sesuai untuk
Oraciones de Ejemplo
This book lends itself to children’s story time.
basic
The solution does not lend itself to quick fixes.
basic
His style lends itself to comedy.
basic
Not every movie lends itself to a sequel.
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This topic really lends itself to lively discussion in class.
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The material doesn’t lend itself to outdoor use.
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