Lend your name to something

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To give your approval to something, often by allowing it to be associated with your name.

He agreed to lend his name to the campaign.
Visual representation of "lend your name to something" - To give your approval to something, often by allowing it to be associated with your name.

Often appears as...

  • lend your name to the campaign
  • lend your name to the cause

Usage tips

Formal

Idiomatic

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Approval Implication

Lending your name suggests you approve of something without direct involvement.

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She lent her name to the initiative, signaling her support from afar.
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Implicit Trust

Allowing use of your name implies you trust the cause or organization.

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By lending his name to the event, he showed implicit trust in its organizers.
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Reputation Use

Using your name lends credibility and can draw attention to the matter.

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She lent her name to the book, instantly boosting its profile.
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