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regard(noun, name, support, increase, mark)
11
acclaim(noun, increase, praise, regard, boost)
11
admiration(noun, support, praise, pleasure, respect)
11
affirmation(noun, law, support, act, favor)
11
applause(noun, support, increase, love, praise)
11
concurrence(noun, support, understanding, leave, agreement)
11
favor(noun, name, support, accept, mark)
10
backing(noun, support, help, favor, respect)
10
leave(noun, support, understanding, allow, agreement)
10
respect(noun, support, honor, praise, favor)
10
validation(noun, support, reason, argument, sanction)
8
green light(noun, expression, idiom, support, understanding)
8
imprimatur(noun, agreement, authorization, consent, go-ahead)
8
love(calm, honor, praise, favor, pleasure)
7
accord(noun, understanding, agreement, authority, harmony)
7
certification(noun, sanction, choice, employment, authorization)
7
clearance(noun, agreement, authorization, consent, permission)
7
compliance(noun, support, understanding, agreement, sanction)
7
compliment(noun, support, increase, honor, praise)
7
countenance(noun, support, sanction, authorization, permission)
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