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62 entries under explain topic. ×

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defend(verb, support, show, present, maintain)
8
argue(verb, support, state, maintain, favor)
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assert(verb, support, state, present, maintain)
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advocate(verb, support, state, press, maintain)
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claim(verb, support, state, order, charge)
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excuse(verb, support, favor, defend)
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justify(verb, support, present, maintain, favor)
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maintain(verb, support, state, charge, present)
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contend(verb, support, present, maintain, favor)
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vindicate(verb, support, present, maintain, favor)
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absolve(support, favor, defend, substantiate)
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alibi(support, favor, defend, substantiate)
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apologize for(verb, expression, support, maintain, favor)
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approve(support, back, defend, substantiate)
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come to defense of(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain)
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exculpate(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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exonerate(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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rationalize(verb, support, press, maintain, favor)
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rebut(verb, support, favor, return, acknowledge)
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recommend(verb, support, press, maintain, favor)
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