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explain(verb, support, show, determine, favor)
2
make good(expression, support, favor, back, sign)
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abet(verb, hold, help, maintain, establish)
1
absolve(verb, support, maintain, favor, sustain)
1
acquit(verb, support, maintain, favor, sustain)
1
advance(verb, hold, help, establish, back)
1
advocate(support, maintain, uphold, substantiate)
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advocate belief(verb, expression, hold, help, maintain)
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aid(verb, hold, help, maintain, establish)
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alibi(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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argue(verb, state, show, maintain, sign)
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argue for(verb, expression, support, favor, sustain)
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assert(verb, support, show, maintain)
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assist(verb, hold, help, maintain, establish)
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be answerable for(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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boost(verb, hold, help, establish, back)
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boost morale(verb, expression, hold, help, maintain)
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brief(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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carry(verb, hold, help, maintain, establish)
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champion(verb, hold, help, establish, back)
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