3
work together(verb, expression, help, play, agree)
2
abide(verb, advance, maintain, continue, stay)
2
absolve(verb, support, maintain, defend, explain)
2
accept(verb, support, favor, agree, establish)
2
acquit(verb, support, maintain, defend, explain)
2
advise(verb, support, take, help, promote)
2
agree(verb, support, help, accept, favor)
2
allow(verb, support, accept, favor, agree)
2
assure(verb, support, maintain, back, declare)
2
avail(verb, support, help, advance, develop)
2
band(verb, help, play, agree, aid)
2
bandage(verb, support, fix, prepare, ready)
2
bankroll(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
2
battle(verb, support, hold, maintain, promote)
2
be in cahoots(verb, help, play, agree, aid)
2
be in corner(verb, support, take, promote, encourage)
2
beat off(expression, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
2
bolster up(verb, phrasal verb, support)
2
brace up(expression, support, take, promote, encourage)
2
bring up(verb, expression, support, maintain, promote)
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