152 entries under approve topic. ×

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encourage(verb, support, take, help, advance)
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justify(verb, support, state, hold, take)
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stand by(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, help)
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warrant(verb, support, state, show, press)
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boost(verb, support, move, hold, take)
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stand up for(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support)
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substantiate(verb, support, hold, help, show)
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validate(verb, support, help, show, accept)
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advance(verb, support, state, hold, take)
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affirm(verb, support, state, show, accept)
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assert(verb, support, state, hold, take)
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bear out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, hold)
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certify(verb, support, show, accept, maintain)
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recommend(verb, support, take, help, accept)
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stick up for(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support)
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authenticate(verb, support, show, determine, favor)
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espouse(verb, support, hold, help, maintain)
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favor(verb, support, take, help, advance)
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stand behind(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, hold)
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underwrite(verb, support, keep, maintain, encourage)
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