His actions gave credence to the rumors of his involvement.
give credence
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I give credence to her opinions on the matter.
credence in
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She had lost all credence in his ability to lead the team.
lend credence
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The new evidence lends credence to the theory that he is innocent.
Idiomatic Expressions for credence
Phrase: lend credence to
Meaning: to support or add credibility to something
Usage: The new evidence lends credence to the theory that the crime was premeditated.