112 entries under substantiate topic. ×

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back(verb, support, hold, take, help)
8
bear out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, hold)
8
clear(verb, maintain, free, defend, explain)
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contend(verb, state, move, hold, press)
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maintain(verb, support, state, hold, help)
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palliate(verb, cover, ease, moderate, lessen)
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pardon(verb, clear, free, discharge, defend)
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sanction(noun, verb, support, praise, favor)
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sustain(verb, support, hold, help, show)
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validate(verb, support, show, determine, back)
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condone(verb, cover, clear, release, free)
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plead(verb, support, present, maintain, favor)
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prove(verb, support, state, move, show)
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bless(verb, support, take, promote, encourage)
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legalize(verb, defend, explain, endorse, prove)
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favor(verb, support, take, promote, praise)
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answer for(verb, expression, defend, explain, authorize)
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apologize for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, cover)
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authorize(confirm, endorse, prove, guarantee)
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countenance(verb, support, hold, take, help)
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