280 entries under approve topic. ×

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boost(verb, support, take, accept, develop)
3
get behind(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, take)
3
give the green light(verb, expression, idiom, support, release)
3
give the nod(verb, expression, idiom, support, accept)
3
go for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, accept)
3
hold with(verb, expression, support, take, accept)
3
pass on(expression, support, accept, release, pass)
3
rubber stamp(noun, expression, agreement, endorse)
3
sponsor(verb, support, encourage, secure, favor)
3
stand(verb, support, take, accept, release)
3
substantiate(verb, support, back, sign)
3
take kindly to(verb, expression, idiom, support, accept)
3
vouch for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, praise)
2
adulate(honor, praise, appreciate, advocate)
2
attest(verb, support, state, favor, back)
2
be big(verb, support, make, accept, release)
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be game for(verb, support, release, pass, favor)
2
bear out(expression, support, back, sign)
2
buy(verb, support, accept, pass, favor)
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cajole(honor, praise, appreciate, advocate)
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