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advance(support, develop, promote, favor)
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advocate(support, develop, praise, favor)
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aid(support, develop, promote, favor)
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applaud(praise, acknowledge, approve, endorse)
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approve(support, develop, praise, favor)
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assist(support, develop, promote, favor)
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back(support, develop, favor, ease)
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back up(expression, support, develop, promote)
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be gracious to(snub, belittle, compliment, demean)
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be lofty(snub, belittle, compliment, demean)
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be overbearing(snub, belittle, compliment, demean)
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befriend(support, develop, promote, favor)
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bolster(support, develop, promote, favor)
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boost(noun, support, increase, develop)
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brace(support, develop, promote, favor)
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build(support, praise, approve, endorse)
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build up(expression, support, praise, approve)
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cajole(praise, approve, endorse, flatter)
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charm(praise, approve, endorse, flatter)
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comfort(support, develop, promote, favor)
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