5
attest(verb, support, state, show, press)
5
bear on(verb, expression, phrasal verb)
5
buoy up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, maintain)
5
establish(verb, support, hold, help, show)
5
finance(verb, support, keep, maintain, encourage)
5
fortify(verb, support, hold, help, fix)
5
indorse(evidence, approbation)
5
nurture(verb, support, control, help, advance)
5
perpetuate(verb, support, control, keep, maintain)
5
prolong(verb, support, help, advance, keep)
5
recognize(verb, support, accept, honor, regard)
5
respect(verb, support, accept, favor, agree)
5
retain(verb, hold, keep, maintain, oppose)
5
shield(noun, verb, hold, keep, maintain)
5
sponsor(verb, support, help, maintain, promote)
5
stand(verb, support, hold, advance, maintain)
5
vouch(verb, support, give, back, sign)
4
act
4
admire(verb, support, accept, favor, agree)
4
answer(verb, defend)
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