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.
(..) What's in Vegas? -Vegas! What the hell is in Las Vegas? The American Securitization Forum is there next week Every bond and CDO-salesman, sub-prime lender and swap-trader is gonna be there I'm telling you Your bet is against their money, it's about time you find out (..)2015 The Big Short
(..) -Fine! Just put the business-news on please. Thank you! And the S&P picked up three points Jesus! Mortgage Meltdown continues sub-prime mortgage-lender New Century Financial Once the industry-leader by the way, filed for bankruptcy The company immediately, Ahem! good time for my voice to go (..)2015 The Big Short
(..) shoulders with the big boys? What did Lucas tell you? Look, no offense, Zoe, but I don't have time to be anyone's training wheels. I just thought... No, I was actually offering to lend a hand. - That's it. - Got it. Thanks. - Claire. - You didn't call. - I was... - You didn't call me, Francis. (..)2013 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 1 Season: 1 Episode 1