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approve(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
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bankroll(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
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befriend(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
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boost(verb, support, help, increase, maintain)
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buoy(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
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champion(verb, support, maintain, promote, encourage)
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comfort(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
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continue(verb, support, keep, maintain, stay)
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convey(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
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countenance(verb, support, maintain, promote, encourage)
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elevate(verb, support, maintain, promote, encourage)
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encourage(verb, support, maintain, promote, back)
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endorse(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
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favor(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
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feed(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
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foster(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
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go for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, help)
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hoist(verb, support, maintain, promote, encourage)
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hold to(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, maintain)
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justify(verb, support, maintain, promote, encourage)
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