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To sustain or support (something which has been questioned)

To maintain or defend, as a cause or a claim, by words or measures

To physically hold up or serve as a foundation for

To elevate to a higher place or position

To give formal consent to

To assist, support or back someone in their actions or endeavors

To fulfill or satisfy the terms or conditions of

To make an assertion without proof

To follow or obey the rules or laws of

To protect or shield from harm or danger

To hold on to or continue to have something, both physically or mentally

To fix or settle at a given amount, level or degree

To take responsibility for

To enthusiastically applaud or approve of

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Verb

To sustain or support (something which has been questioned)

be supportive of

come to the defence of

hold up one's end

give backing to

give support to

ally oneself with

be on the side of

take up the cudgels for

take the side of

associate oneself with

throw your weight behind

be in favour of

speak in support of

take the part of

sympathize with

take someone's part

throw in one's lot with

give one's blessing to

hold a torch for

give approval to

give moral support to

announce one's support for

give moral support

formally support

nail your colors to the mast

put in a good word

receive wholeheartedly

receive enthusiastically

run interference for

campaign on behalf of

hold a brief for

get on bandwagon

be of service to

lend a helping hand to

take under one's wing

come to defense of

take up cudgels for

lend support to

beat the drum for

speak in favor of

go on record for

speak favorably of

speak in favour of

look on with favor

receive favorably

give the nod to

take a shine to

be on one's side

take a liking to

give a boost to

use as one's own

drum up support for

look on with favour

propagandize^US

offer recommendation

shove in your face

propagandise^UK

bang the drum for

convince someone of the merits of

get acceptance for

win someone over to

persuade someone to accept

gain acceptance for

win approval for

get support for

bring someone round to

go down the line

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“In 1993, the federal Justice Department asked the high court to uphold the fines.”

Verb

To maintain or defend, as a cause or a claim, by words or measures

keep possession of

keep going with

keep from falling

keep in existence

extend the duration of

keep something going

make something go on and on

cause to continue

increase the length of

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“By contrast, the pseudosciences uphold their beliefs in an absolute manner as unquestionably true.”

Verb

To physically hold up or serve as a foundation for

give support to

give a boost to

be a foundation for

keep from falling

maintain equilibrium

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“Brunelleschi realized that if the dome was composed of horizontal layers, then there would not be a need for a central timber to uphold the large structure.”

Verb

To elevate to a higher place or position

give a boost to

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“All these great men in time found responsive souls to uphold their hands and receive the rich reward that was their recompense.”

Verb

To give formal consent to

give stamp of approval

put one's name to

give credence to

bear witness to

show to be true

show beyond doubt

give substance to

circumstantiate

show once and for all

demonstrate the truth of

give grounds for

give the green light to

give the thumbs up to

give the go-ahead to

lend more weight to

show to be reasonable

give substance to the fact that

give reasons for

witness to the fact that

give ground for

be a justification for

be a reason for

offer grounds for

submit evidence

establish evidence

produce evidence

demonstrate the truth

make more forceful

mount a case for

give the go-ahead

give green light

give one's word

provide evidence of

throw your weight behind

give one's blessing to

give the seal of approval to

give the stamp of approval to

give the nod to

make certain of

give assurance of

assert under oath

show the truth of

be a defence of

be deserving of

give permission

give one's leave

constitute proof of

constitute evidence of

officially approve

regard as being identical to

regard as being the same as

put the seal of approval on

be acquainted with

be on familiar terms with

accept as valid

be familiar with

legitimatize^US

show just cause for

provide a rationale for

legitimatise^UK

speak in favor of

give a justification for

be answerable for

prove to be reasonable

give an explanation for

make allowances

act as a witness

give an affidavit

swear up and down

give a boost to

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Verb

To assist, support or back someone in their actions or endeavors

collaborate with

give backing to

give assistance to

come to the aid of

give support to

give a leg up to

be of service to

do someone a favour

pave the way for

give a boost to

oil the wheels of

be advantageous to

be to the advantage of

do someone a service

bail someone out

open the door for

clear a path for

smooth the way for

run interference for

smooth the path of

get stuck in with

assist the progress of

be a tower of strength to

make a pitch for

lend a helping hand to

get someone out of a tight spot

go down the line for

meet the needs of

lend support to

do a kindness to

give a donation to

be of assistance to

be beneficial to

be of advantage to

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Verb

To fulfill or satisfy the terms or conditions of

be in accordance with

act in accordance with

follow through with

act according to

follow through on

bring to completion

keep faith with

go through with

perform according to

put into action

put into effect

put into operation

put into practice

make it through

be in conformity with

be in agreement with

fall in line with

observe the rules

keep to the rules

act in accordance with the rules

stick to the rules

do what one is told

adhere to the rules

go with the flow

don't rock the boat

play by the rules

don't make waves

abide by the rules

pay attention to

play it by the book

follow the rules

comply with the rules

be consistent with

be in agreement

bring to fruition

get the job done

fulfill one's potential

put the tin lid on

do a bang-up job

fulfill your potential

gain fulfillment

deliver the goods

run with the ball

take care of business

carry to completion

acquit oneself of

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Verb

To make an assertion without proof

give expression to

give utterance to

draw conclusions

breathe a word of

give the impression

make a case for

give reasons for

exchange information

make somebody believe

set oneself up as

be disguised as

allege that one is

imply that one is

assert that one is

maintain that one is

represent oneself as

pass oneself off as

proclaim that one is

feign the identity of

shout from the rooftops

give expression

bring into the open

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Verb

To follow or obey the rules or laws of

pay attention to

act in accordance with

fall in line with

be in conformity with

be in accordance with

remain faithful to

give allegiance to

take as a guide

take into consideration

take into account

do one's bidding

be a good listener

give a thought to

do as one is told by

behave according to

do as you are told

have regard for

go with the flow

play along with

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Verb

To protect or shield from harm or danger

provide sanctuary

be the defender of

afford protection to

wrap up in cotton wool

make invulnerable

stand guard over

cover all bases

take under one's wing

provide protection for

safeguard against

protect against

assure the safety of

defend oneself against

be in charge of

keep at arm's length

give shelter to

give sanctuary to

provide a refuge for

supply with troops

take someone under your wing

guard in transit

be responsible for

make impregnable

defend yourself

build defences round

strengthen with defensive works

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Verb

To hold on to or continue to have something, both physically or mentally

continue to have

keep possession of

be the owner of

be in possession of

be blessed with

be the possessor of

have to one's name

have in your possession

be possessed of

have possession of

keep to oneself

be the proud possessor of

keep from falling

keep in existence

support mentally

hast (archaic)

count among one's possessions

corner the market

keep going with

retain possession of

retain ownership of

keep for oneself

take advantage of

derive benefit from

be favored with

have the benefit of

have the use of

avail oneself of

have the advantage

be endowed with

reap the benefits of

be favoured with

be responsible for

have the title to

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Verb

To fix or settle at a given amount, level or degree

become constant

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Verb

To take responsibility for

take on oneself

take responsibility for

take upon yourself

get to grips with

be responsible for

take upon oneself

address oneself to

become involved in

get cracking on

have a crack at

devote oneself to

give something a whirl

take responsibility

take the plunge

endeavour to do

volunteer oneself to

address oneself

turn one's hand to

assume control of

assume responsibility for

take responsibility of

take the reins of

gain control of

take control of

take up the baton for

take command of

assume responsibility of

come to power over

make a start on

begin undertaking

get involved with

set the ball rolling

put one's hand to the plough

get one's finger out

put one's shoulder to the wheel

get the ball rolling

get down to business

occupy oneself with

commit oneself to

follow through with

start the ball rolling on

set the wheels in motion

roll up one's sleeves

put the wheels in motion

get things moving

immerse yourself

shoot the works

apply oneself to

involve oneself in

become involved with

get the show on the road

get down to the nitty-gritty

get off one's backside

make a beginning

swing into action

get your skates on

take first step

ring up the curtain on

make the first move

lay the first stone

get down to brass tacks

hit the ground running

start the ball rolling

take the first step

get one's feet wet

set things moving

become interested in

begin to participate in

become involved

be associated with

be a participant

be a participant in

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Verb

To enthusiastically applaud or approve of

sing the praises of

speak highly of

express admiration for

express approval of

wax lyrical about

big something up

pat on the back

praise to the skies

take one's hat off to

put on a pedestal

throw bouquets at

go into raptures about

say nice things about

show appreciation of

look on with favour

bring the house down

give a big hand

sound the praises of

give accolades to

rhapsodize over

go into raptures over

put your hands together

rhapsodize about

crack someone up

give key to city

roll out red carpet

show appreciation for

pay respects to

sing praises of

take off hat to

express respect for

place on a pedestal

show appreciation

express approval for

hold in high regard

think highly of

hold in respect

hold in high esteem

roll out the red carpet

bestow honour on

make a fuss over

praise enthusiastically

express delight over

give a standing ovation to

give a standing ovation

give a round of applause

ask for an encore

add distinction to

drink a toast to

keep alive the memory of

give recognition to

have a high opinion of

offer prayers to

sing praises to

set great store by

stand in awe of

be grateful for

show gratitude to

improve the status of

raise one's glass to

look on with favor

receive favorably

give the nod to

take a shine to

be on one's side

give a higher rank

take a liking to

spare a thought for

give credit for

set on a pedestal

express admiration of

set much store by

improve the standing of

bow down before

be thankful for

have appreciation for

attach importance to

have a high regard for

wish happy returns

give a big cigar

hold in the highest regard

drink to the health of

drink the health of

salute someone for

toast someone for

thank someone for

give thanks for

express gratitude for

pay tribute to someone for

move up the ladder

give advancement to

improve the position of

give advancement

think the world of

hold in admiration

be smitten with

be serious about

put the seal of approval on

be acquainted with

officially approve

be on familiar terms with

accept as valid

be familiar with

kill the fatted calf for

hold a reception for

bring out the red carpet for someone

be in favour of

elevate to the nobility

elevate to the peerage

make someone a noble

admit to office

raise to the peerage

raise to the nobility

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