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advance(verb, support, state, hold, take)
8
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)
8
brace(verb, support, hold, calm, help)
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certify(verb, support, show, accept, maintain)
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foster(verb, support, hold, help, advance)
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further(verb, adverb, support, take, help)
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hoist(verb, support, move, maintain, raise)
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keep up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, hold)
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pick up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, state)
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recommend(verb, support, take, help, accept)
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save(verb, support, hold, help, keep)
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stick up for(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support)
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verify(verb, support, hold, help, show)
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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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guard(verb, hold, keep, maintain, encourage)
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keep(verb, support, control, maintain, encourage)
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