| lap up(expression, support, back, sign, uphold) |
| legalize(verb, approve, confirm, authorize, sanction) |
| legitimize(endorse, prove, verify, substantiate) |
| make binding(expression, endorse, prove, verify, substantiate) |
| make evident(verb, expression, state, show, determine) |
| make firm(verb, expression, support, increase, establish) |
| make stick(expression, endorse, prove, verify, substantiate) |
| make sure(verb, expression, support, back, sign) |
| mark(noun, verb, show, sign, prove) |
| mount(verb, support, state, increase, establish) |
| multiply(verb, support, increase, establish, extend) |
| nourish |
| nurture |
| pan out(verb, expression, show, determine, confirm) |
| patronage |
| patronise |
| patronize |
| pledge(verb, affirm) |
| point to(verb, expression, state, declare, assert) |
| powerful(verb, support, increase, establish, extend) |