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Lend support, weight, credence, etc. to something

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Evidence ReinforcementPlay
Use when new facts bolster a belief or argument you're discussing. SlideThe eyewitness account lent credence to the theory of a third suspect.
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Not ProofPlay
Remember 'lend support' doesn't mean prove, it means it makes the idea more believable. SlideHer alibi lent weight to her claim of innocence, though it wasn't definitive proof.
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ImpartialityPlay
The phrase often implies objective evidence rather than personal opinion. SlideRecent studies lend support to the benefits of a plant-based diet.