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put in a good word(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain)
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vindicate(verb, support, hold, maintain, promote)
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acclaim(verb, praise, favor, back)
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advance(verb, support, praise, favor, back)
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advise(verb, support, help, favor, back)
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apologize for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, maintain)
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applaud(verb, praise, favor, back)
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argue(verb, support, hold, maintain, favor)
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assert(verb, support, hold, maintain, favor)
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be all for(verb, praise, favor, back)
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be satisfied with(verb, praise, favor, back)
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bear one out(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support)
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come to defense of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support)
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commend(verb, praise, favor, back)
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compliment(verb, praise, favor, back)
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counsel(verb, praise, favor, back)
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cover for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, maintain)
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enjoin(verb, praise, favor, back)
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espouse(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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esteem(verb, praise, favor, back)
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