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subscribe to(expression, phrasal verb, support, develop)
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subsidize(support, develop, promote, favor)
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succor(support, develop, promote, favor)
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sustain(support, develop, promote, favor)
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take off hat to(expression, idiom, phrasal verb, praise)
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talk down to(expression, idiom, snub, compliment)
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toast(praise, acknowledge, approve, endorse)
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toss a few crumbs(expression, idiom, snub, compliment)
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trade last(expression, praise, approve, endorse)
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treat as inferior(expression, idiom, snub, compliment)
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treat badly(expression, snub, belittle, compliment)
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treat like a child(expression, idiom, snub, compliment)
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wish joy to(expression, idiom, phrasal verb, praise)
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admire(praise, approve, flatter, compliment)
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adore(praise, admire, compliment, acclaim)
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be friends(compliment, patronize, kudize)
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bless(praise, acknowledge, commend, acclaim)
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cry up(expression, phrasal verb, praise, admire)
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hand to(expression, support, endorse, compliment)
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hymned(admire, compliment, patronize, kudize)
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