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back(verb, support, take, help, accept)
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uphold(verb, support, accept, develop, maintain)
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accept(verb, support, take, clear, love)
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tolerate(verb, support, take, make, accept)
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affirm(verb, law, support, accept, favor)
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charter(noun, verb, law, support, accept)
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decree(noun, law, order, pass, establish)
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let(verb, support, take, make, give)
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abet(verb, support, help, accept, develop)
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agree to(verb, expression, make, clear, secure)
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bless(verb, support, take, accept, honor)
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consent to(verb, expression, phrasal verb, make, accept)
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accredit(verb, support, state, control, make)
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condone(verb, support, help, accept, pass)
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grant(noun, verb, support, make, help)
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authenticate(verb, support, state, favor, back)
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enable(verb, make, meet, accept, pass)
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encourage(verb, support, help, accept, develop)
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favor(noun, verb, support, hold, break)
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franchise(noun, verb, accept, pass, leave)
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