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LEND ONESELF
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Dictionary entry overview: What does lend oneself mean?
• LEND ONESELF (verb)
The verb LEND ONESELF has 1 sense:
1. be applicable to; as to an analysis
Familiarity information: LEND ONESELF used as a verb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Be applicable to; as to an analysis
Classified under:
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations
Synonyms:
apply; lend oneself
Context example:
This theory lends itself well to our new data
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)
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