127 entries under defend topic. ×

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assert(verb, support, favor, back, sustain)
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carry(verb, support, hold, help, accept)
2
argue(support, back, authorize, guarantee)
2
comfort(verb, support, hold, help, keep)
2
excuse(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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explain(verb, support, favor, back, sign)
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foster(verb, support, hold, help, keep)
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get behind(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, hold)
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guarantee(verb, support, state, praise, secure)
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make good(verb, expression, support, favor, back)
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stand by(verb, expression, support, help, keep)
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stand up for(verb, expression, idiom, support, hold)
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bear out(verb, expression, support, hold, help)
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absolve(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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acquit(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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advocate belief(verb, expression, hold, help, maintain)
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alibi(support, explain, substantiate, validate)
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bankroll(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
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be answerable for(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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befriend(verb, support, help, keep, develop)
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