3
give
3
go for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, take)
3
go to bat for(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support)
3
house(verb, cover, secure, hide, protect)
3
keep up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, hold)
3
mine(verb, secure, protect, guard, shield)
3
nurse(verb, support, help, keep, love)
3
observe(verb, cover, keep, secure, protect)
3
patronize(verb, support, promote, uphold)
3
push(verb, support, take, promote, praise)
3
react(verb, oppose, return, acknowledge, deny)
3
repel(verb, cover, separate, fight, prevent)
3
return(verb, get, settle, acknowledge, deny)
3
revenge(verb, retaliate, grievance, avenge, requite)
3
say in defense(verb, expression, idiom, support, show)
3
stick
3
struggle(verb, fight, contend, compete, vie)
3
take(verb, support, state, hold, maintain)
3
tolerate(verb, explain, spare, relieve, pardon)
2
absolve(verb, support, maintain, favor, explain)
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