This is the 2862nd most frequent German word.
verleiht
"Verleiht" means "grants" or "lends."
In this sentence, 'verleiht' means 'to give' or 'to bestow,' indicating that the glasses contribute a characteristic (intelligent appearance) to the person.
Diese Brille verleiht ihm ein intelligentes Aussehen.
These glasses give him an intelligent appearance.
Here, 'verleiht' is used to describe the act of imparting or giving readers something abstract (understanding and perspectives).
Das Buch verleiht den Lesern tieferes Verständnis und neue Perspektiven.
The book provides readers with deeper understanding and new perspectives.
In this case, 'verleiht' suggests the author adding or introducing a quality (a poetic touch) to his narratives.