LEND ONESELF

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Be applicable to; as to an analysis

Example:

This theory lends itself well to our new data

Synonyms:

apply; lend oneself

Classified under:

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations

Verb group:

apply; go for; hold (be pertinent or relevant or applicable)

Sentence frame:

Something is ----ing PP

Antonym:

defy (elude, especially in a baffling way)