lend oneself

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Verb1.lend oneself - be applicable to; as to an analysis; "This theory lends itself well to our new data"
apply
go for, apply, hold - be pertinent or relevant or applicable; "The same laws apply to you!"; "This theory holds for all irrational numbers"; "The same rules go for everyone"
resist, defy, refuse - elude, especially in a baffling way; "This behavior defies explanation"
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