Lend support, weight, credence, etc. to something

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verb

To provide evidence or information that makes a belief, idea, or statement seem more trustworthy or likely to be true.

Their discovery lent support to the theory that the planet once had flowing water.
Visual representation of "lend support, weight, credence, etc. to something" - To provide evidence or information that makes a belief, idea, or statement seem more trustworthy or likely to be true.

Often appears as...

  • lend support to a theory
  • lend weight to an argument
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Evidence Reinforcement

Use when new facts bolster a belief or argument you're discussing.

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The eyewitness account lent credence to the theory of a third suspect.
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Not Proof

Remember 'lend support' doesn't mean prove, it means it makes the idea more believable.

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Her alibi lent weight to her claim of innocence, though it wasn't definitive proof.
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Impartiality

The phrase often implies objective evidence rather than personal opinion.

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Recent studies lend support to the benefits of a plant-based diet.
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