lend oneself

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lend oneself - be applicable to; as to an analysis; "This theory lends itself well to our new data"

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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The multitude of lapping influence factors cumulated by ultrasonic field characteristic parameters lead to the apparition of some complex, interconnected phenomenon in the work area, where is difficult to define an analytic model, but sometime is lend oneself to experimental modeling.

Analysis of surface roughness profile machining by ultrasonic lapping

The sentence in which you so aptly define this constellation demands to be quoted: "To attempt an autobiography using French words alone is to lend oneself to the vivisector's scalpel, revealing what lies beneath the skin.