lend itself to

lend itself to  {v. phr.}

To give a chance for or be useful for; to be possible or right for.

Bob was sick and did not go to Jane's party, but his absence lent itself to misunderstanding.

The teacher's paperweight was a heavy piece of metal which sometimes lent itself to use as a hammer.

This poem lends itself to our program very well.

Compare: LEND ONESELF TO.