546 entries under verb topic. ×

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merit(get, gain, rate, warrant)
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plead(support, present, maintain, favor)
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prove(support, state, move, show)
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bless(support, take, promote, encourage)
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explain away(expression, phrasal verb, deliberate, excuse)
5
forgive(clear, free, excuse, vindicate)
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legalize(defend, explain, endorse, prove)
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legitimate
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legitimatize
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rationalise
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sanctify
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allege(state, hold, take, charge)
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deserve(rate, warrant, merit, entitled)
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discharge(clear, release, free, settle)
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favor(support, take, promote, praise)
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legitimize(defend, explain, endorse, prove)
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let off(expression, phrasal verb, clear, free)
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answer for(expression, defend, explain, authorize)
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apologize for(expression, phrasal verb, support, cover)
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aver(state, hold, charge, press)
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