| sustain(verb, support, maintain, favor, back) |
| vindicate(verb, support, cover, maintain, favor) |
| warrant(verb, support, maintain, favor, back) |
| abate(verb, cover, ease, moderate, diminish) |
| absolve(verb, support, favor, defend, substantiate) |
| absolve justify(verb, expression, defend, explain, spare) |
| acquit(verb, defend, spare, relieve, substantiate) |
| aid(verb, support, maintain, favor, back) |
| allay(verb, cover, ease, moderate, diminish) |
| alleviate(verb, cover, ease, moderate, diminish) |
| answer for(verb, expression, favor, substantiate, legitimize) |
| apologise |
| appease(verb, defend, explain, spare, relieve) |
| approve(verb, support, favor, back, substantiate) |
| argue(verb, support, maintain, favor, back) |
| argue for(verb, expression, support, favor, substantiate) |
| assuage(verb, cover, ease, moderate, diminish) |
| back(verb, support, maintain, favor, approve) |
| back up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, maintain) |
| be answerable for(verb, support, favor, defend, substantiate) |