Which of the following is a common object that can be used with the verb 'lend' to mean 'to give support or approval to'?
vocal
ear
credence
money
The phrase 'to lend a hand' is an idiom meaning to help. Which other noun from the list can be used with 'lend' to express a similar idea of providing help?
name
prestige
legitimacy
assistance
In the context of adding authority or seriousness to a statement, which object is typically paired with 'lend'?
expertise
weight
talent
voice
Which phrase using 'lend' means to listen attentively to someone?
lend an ear
lend credence
lend support
lend money
If a famous person allows their reputation to be used to promote a cause, we say they 'lend their ____' to it.
vocal
name
ear
hand
Match the common objects of the verb 'lend' with their typical usage or meaning.
credence
To make something seem more believable (lend ___ to)
ear
To listen sympathetically (lend an ___)
hand
To help someone (lend a ___)
weight
To add importance or authority to an argument (lend ___ to)
name
To allow one's reputation to be associated with something (lend its ___)
Match the object of 'lend' with the phrase it commonly completes.
support
lend ___ (to back or assist)
voice
lent his ___ (to express support verbally)
expertise
lend their ___ (to contribute specialized knowledge)
legitimacy
lend ___ to (to make something appear valid or acceptable)
talent
lend their ___ (to contribute one's skills)
Match the financial or resource-based objects of 'lend' with their descriptions.
money
lend ___ (to provide a temporary loan of cash)
assistance
lent ___ (to provide help or aid)
prestige
lent ___ (to enhance status or reputation by association)
vocal
lent her ___s (to contribute singing or spoken parts)
credibility
lend ___ to (to make something more trustworthy)
Match the object of 'lend' with the correct preposition or article that often follows it in common phrases.
credence
lend ___ to
ear
lend an ___
hand
lend a ___
legitimacy
lend ___ to
name
lent its ___
Match the less common or more specific objects of 'lend' with their meanings in context.
voice
Often used as 'lent his voice' to mean publicly supported a cause
vocal
Used as 'lent her vocals' meaning contributed singing talent
weight
Means to add significance or backing, as in 'lend weight to the argument'
expertise
Refers to providing professional knowledge or skill
talent
Refers to providing one's innate abilities for a project