It's surprising that he would 'lend his name' to such a venture. [=that he would allow his name to be associated with such a venture]
A growing amount of evidence 'lends weight/credence/credibility' to their theory. [=makes their theory seem true or correct]
A bit of grated carrot 'lends' some color to the dish. = A bit of grated carrot 'lends' the dish some color.
(..) I gotta head down to Mason County. Security guard at the Grisham Mill got killed by some kind of animal. An animal? You're not in Phoenix anymore, Bells. Anyway, I figured I'd lend a hand. - Be careful. - Always am. And thanks for the tires. Prom Committee is a chick thing, (..)2008 Twilight