| merit(verb, get, gain, rate, warrant) |
| plead(verb, support, present, maintain, favor) |
| prove(verb, support, state, move, show) |
| bless(verb, support, take, promote, encourage) |
| exempt(discharge, excuse, vindicate, acquit, absolve) |
| explain away(verb, expression, phrasal verb, deliberate, excuse) |
| forgive(verb, clear, free, excuse, vindicate) |
| legalize(verb, defend, explain, endorse, prove) |
| legitimate |
| legitimatize |
| rationalise |
| sanctify(verb, deity) |
| allege(verb, state, hold, take, charge) |
| deserve(verb, rate, warrant, merit, entitled) |
| discharge(verb, clear, release, free, settle) |
| favor(verb, support, take, promote, praise) |
| legitimize(verb, defend, explain, endorse, prove) |
| let off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, clear, free) |
| release(clear, free, discharge, excuse, vindicate) |
| allow |