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assist(verb, support, develop, promote, favor)
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back(verb, support, develop, favor, ease)
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back up(verb, expression, support, develop, promote)
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be gracious to(verb, snub, belittle, compliment, demean)
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be lofty(verb, snub, belittle, compliment, demean)
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be overbearing(verb, snub, belittle, compliment, demean)
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befriend(verb, support, develop, promote, favor)
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big hand(noun, expression, increase, praise, regard)
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bolster(verb, support, develop, promote, favor)
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boost(noun, verb, support, increase, develop)
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bouquet(noun, honor, praise, pay, approval)
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brace(verb, support, develop, promote, favor)
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bravo(noun, increase, praise, regard, boost)
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build(verb, support, praise, approve, endorse)
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build up(verb, expression, support, praise, approve)
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butter up(expression, praise, approve, endorse, flatter)
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buttering up(noun, expression, praise, courtesy, flattery)
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cajole(verb, praise, approve, endorse, flatter)
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cajolery(noun, praise, courtesy, flattery, commendation)
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celebration(noun, increase, praise, regard, boost)
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