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countenance(noun, verb, support, hold, help)
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espouse(verb, support, help, favor)
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go along with(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support)
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vindicate(verb, support, promote, encourage)
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warrant(noun, verb, support, favor)
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defend(verb, support, hold, help, show)
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patronize(verb, support, back, benefit)
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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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befriend(verb, support, help, develop)
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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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succor(verb, support, help, develop)
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bolster(verb, support, hold, help, develop)
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boost(verb, support, hold, help, accept)
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establish(verb, support, hold, help, accept)
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go to bat for(verb, expression, idiom, support, hold)
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justify(verb, support, hold, help)
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lend a hand(verb, expression, idiom, support, help)
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