credence

give credence to (someone or something)

To make something seem more credible or probable, perhaps by providing additional information or details. You're famous in this field—if you comment this guy's wacky notions, you'll just be giving credence to them. Ultimately, we need an expert to give credence to our findings.
See also: credence, give

lend credence to (something)

To make something seem more credible or probable, perhaps by providing additional information or details. He splashed mud all over his car and clothes to lend credence to his story about being in the mountains all weekend. We cannot do anything that will lend credence to our opponents' allegations about us.
See also: credence, lend

lend support to (something)

1. To add information or details to something, especially to make it seem more credible or probable. Do you have any evidence that lends support to your assertion? We cannot do anything that will lend support to our opponents' allegations about us.
2. To provide assistance or approval to something. The president is lending support to the governor's re-election campaign. Your department will have responsibility, but the sales team will lend support to the project if needed.
See also: lend, support
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

give credence to someone or something

to consider someone or something as believable or trustworthy. How can you give credence to a person like Henry? I can't give any credence to Donald. He tells lies. Don't give credence to what he says. Please don't give credence to that newspaper article.
See also: credence, give
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

lend supˈport, ˈweight, ˈcredence, etc. to something

make something seem more likely to be true or genuine: This latest evidence lends support to her theory.
See also: lend, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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The Australian envoy discloses plans by Australian firms to invest in the country, particularly in the area of mining.Also presenting his letter of credence, Ambassador Aroon Jivasakapimas of Thailand recounted fond memories of Liberia as a country of good hospitality.He assures that his country's ties with Liberia will boost bilateral cooperation.
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Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Sri Lanka - El Salvador relations have been further strengthened with Sri Lanka's Ambassador to Cuba, Sarath Dissanayake presented his Letter of Credence to President of El Salvador, Salvador Sanchez Ceren on 20th March 2015.
Sri Lanka - El Salvador relations further strengthened
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ANKARA (CyHAN)- The new Swedish envoy to Turkey, Lars Wahlund, presented his letter of credence to President Abdullah GE-l on Tuesday.
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