lend color to
Embellish, especially to give the appearance of truth. For example, I'm sure he lied about reaching the summit; that detailed account about losing his pack merely lent color to the story. This expression uses color in the sense of “appearance of authenticity.” [Late 1700s]
Words nearby lend color to
lenard tube,
lenca,
lenclos,
lend,
lend a hand,
lend color to,
lend itself to,
lend one's ear,
lend-lease,
lendable,
lender of last resort