| speak in favor(verb, expression, idiom, support, favor) |
| square(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm) |
| stand up for(verb, expression, idiom, support, favor) |
| substantiate(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm) |
| support(verb, defend, explain, substantiate, validate) |
| sustain(verb, support, favor, defend, substantiate) |
| uphold(verb, support, defend, explain, substantiate) |
| validate(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm) |
| verify(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm) |
| vindicate(verb, support, favor, defend, substantiate) |
| warrant(verb, support, defend, explain, substantiate) |
| dispense from(expression, excuse, justify) |
| exempt from(expression, excuse, justify) |
| give absolution(expression, excuse, justify) |
| grant amnesty(expression, excuse, justify) |
| let go(expression, excuse, justify) |
| letting go(expression, excuse, justify) |
| made good(expression, favor, excuse, justify, legitimize) |
| make allowances for(expression, idiom, excuse, justify) |
| making good(expression, favor, excuse, justify, legitimize) |