| lend a hand(verb, expression, idiom, support, help) |
| plead(verb, support, maintain, favor, back) |
| prove(verb, support, state, maintain, secure) |
| rationalize(verb, support, maintain, favor, back) |
| rebut(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm) |
| reinforce(verb, support, help, back, benefit) |
| say in defense(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain) |
| secure(verb, support, maintain, protect, promise) |
| sign |
| speak |
| speak up for(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support) |
| sponsor(verb, support, maintain, back, declare) |
| substantiate(verb, support, hold, help, maintain) |
| swear(verb, support, state, press, maintain) |
| testify(verb, support, state, maintain, secure) |
| thump for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, maintain) |
| verify(verb, support, hold, help, maintain) |
| vindicate(verb, support, state, press, maintain) |
| vouch for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, maintain) |
| witness(verb, support, state, maintain, praise) |