2
undergird(verb, hold, maintain, uphold, reinforce)
2
upbear(verb, support, hold, maintain, promote)
2
upholder(support, prop, pillar, backbone, bulwark)
2
validate(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
2
verify(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
2
vitrify(verb, close, set, fix, settle)
1
add(verb, support, increase, establish, extend)
1
add fuel to fire(verb, expression, idiom, support, increase)
1
add to(verb, expression, support, increase, sustain)
1
advance
1
afford support
1
agency(noun, hold, block, back, base)
1
alpenstock
1
approve(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
1
arc-boutant
1
ascend(verb, support, increase, establish, extend)
1
athletic supporter
1
attest
1
authenticate
1
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