4
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4
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3
acknowledge(verb, support, agree, declare, expose)
3
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3
argue(verb, support, state, force, show)
3
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3
asseverate(verb, support, maintain, back, declare)
3
authorize(verb, support, accept, favor, agree)
3
avert(verb, support, hold, maintain, oppose)
3
bear up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, hold)
3
befriend(verb, support, help, keep, develop)
3
benefit(verb, support, help, maintain, encourage)
3
bless(verb, support, take, accept, promote)
3
cherish(verb, support, hold, take, maintain)
3
commend(verb, support, accept, praise, favor)
3
counter(verb, defend)
3
countersign(verb, state, show, approve, confirm)
3
demonstrate(verb, show, determine, confirm, prove)
3
esteem(verb, support, accept, honor, praise)
3
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