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countenance(noun, verb, support, hold, help)
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espouse(verb, support, help, maintain, favor)
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go along with(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support)
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stand behind(verb, expression, support, hold, help)
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vindicate(verb, support, maintain, promote, encourage)
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warrant(noun, verb, support, maintain, favor)
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authorize(verb, support, accept, praise, favor)
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side with(verb, expression, support, hold, help)
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stick up for(verb, expression, idiom, support, hold)
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underwrite(verb, support, praise, encourage, favor)
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accredit(verb, support, accept, praise, favor)
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befriend(verb, support, help, develop, maintain)
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get behind(verb, expression, support, hold, help)
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stand up for(verb, expression, idiom, support, hold)
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stick by(verb, expression, support, hold, help)
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bolster(verb, support, hold, help, develop)
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boost(verb, support, hold, help, accept)
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commend(verb, support, accept, praise, favor)
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establish(verb, support, hold, help, accept)
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give the go-ahead(verb, expression, idiom, support, praise)
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