| run interference for(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support) |
| strengthen(verb, support, keep, develop, maintain) |
| subsidize(verb, support, keep, develop, maintain) |
| support(verb, take, help, keep, develop) |
| sustain(verb, support, help, develop, maintain) |
| uphold(verb, support, take, develop, maintain) |
| advocate(verb, support, develop, cause, promote) |
| approve(verb, support, develop, favor, ease) |
| back up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, develop) |
| bail out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, help) |
| befriend(verb, support, develop, promote, favor) |
| brace(verb, support, develop, promote, favor) |
| collaborate(verb, support, help, back, benefit) |
| comfort(verb, support, develop, promote, favor) |
| console(verb, support, develop, promote, favor) |
| cooperate(verb, support, help, back, benefit) |
| develop(verb, support, promote, favor, ease) |
| do for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, help) |
| ease(verb, support, develop, promote, favor) |
| egg on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, develop) |