lend weight to (something)

lend weight to (something)

To make something seem more credible or probable, perhaps by providing additional information or details. Do you have any evidence that lends weight to your assertion? We cannot do anything that will lend weight to our opponents' allegations about us.
See also: lend, weight
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • lend support to (something)
  • lend support, weight, credence, etc. to something
  • credence
  • currency
  • give credence to
  • give credence to (someone or something)
  • give currency
  • give currency (to something)
  • lend credence to (something)
  • lend colour to