51 entries under approve topic. ×

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corroborate(verb, support, show, increase, present)
32
confirm(verb, support, check, show, increase)
32
verify(verb, support, hold, help, check)
25
validate(verb, support, check, show, determine)
24
authenticate(verb, support, show, determine, establish)
21
certify(verb, support, show, maintain, determine)
20
affirm(verb, support, show, maintain, determine)
19
establish(verb, support, hold, help, show)
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bear out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, hold)
15
ratify(verb, support, show, determine, back)
11
back(verb, support, hold, help, show)
9
endorse(verb, support, hold, help, show)
9
uphold(verb, support, hold, help, show)
4
sanction(noun, verb, support, back, sign)
3
hold(verb, help, establish, back)
2
get behind(verb, expression, support, hold, help)
2
okay(verb, support, maintain, back, declare)
2
stand up for(expression, idiom, support, hold, help)
1
advance(verb, hold, help, establish, back)
1
advocate belief(verb, expression, hold, help, maintain)
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