| answer for(verb, expression, defend, explain, authorize) |
| apologize for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, cover) |
| authorize(confirm, endorse, prove, guarantee, substantiate) |
| aver(verb, state, hold, charge, press) |
| champion(verb, support, hold, take, help) |
| countenance(verb, support, hold, take, help) |
| demonstrate(verb, move, show, present, maintain) |
| do justice to(verb, expression, idiom, maintain, defend) |
| establish(verb, support, move, hold, help) |
| glorify(favor, back, approve, confirm, advise) |
| mitigate(verb, cover, ease, moderate, diminish) |
| permit |
| rebut(verb, defend, explain, respond, substantiate) |
| recommend(verb, support, take, maintain, promote) |
| revenge(verb, retaliate, grievance, avenge, requite) |
| stand up for(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support) |
| white(verb, cover, ease, moderate, diminish) |
| whitewash(verb, cover, maintain, discharge, ease) |
| advance(verb, support, state, hold, take) |
| advise(verb, support, take, promote, encourage) |