| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accepted | received as valid or suitable |
| 2. | advanced | helped move forward |
| 3. | advocated | publicly supported or argued for |
| 4. | affirmed | stated or confirmed positively |
| 5. | aided | helped or assisted |
| 6. | anchored | held firmly in place |
| 7. | approved | accepted as good or proper |
| 8. | assisted | helped in doing something |
| 9. | attested | confirmed as true or genuine |
| 10. | authorized | officially allowed or approved |
| 11. | backed | given help or approval |
| 12. | backstopped | provided backup support for |
| 13. | bankrolled | provided money for fully |
| 14. | based | founded on something |
| 15. | bolstered | made stronger or more secure |
| 16. | borne | carried or held up |
| 17. | braced | supported with a brace |
| 18. | buttressed | strengthened or supported strongly |
| 19. | cared for | looked after or supported |
| 20. | carried | held up or transported |
| 21. | certified | officially confirmed or approved |
| 22. | championed | strongly supported a cause |
| 23. | comforted | gave emotional support to |
| 24. | confirmed | verified or strengthened belief |
| 25. | corroborated | supported with confirming evidence |
| 26. | cultivated | developed or encouraged carefully |
| 27. | defended | protected or argued for |
| 28. | documented | supported with written evidence |
| 29. | embraced | accepted eagerly and supported |
| 30. | empowered | gave power or confidence |
| 31. | enabled | made able or possible |
| 32. | encouraged | gave confidence or hope |
| 33. | endorsed | publicly approved or recommended |
| 34. | evidenced | shown or supported by evidence |
| 35. | facilitated | made easier or possible |
| 36. | favored | showed approval or preference |
| 37. | financed | supplied money to support |
| 38. | fortified | made stronger against weakness |
| 39. | fostered | encouraged growth or development |
| 40. | founded | based on something solid |
| 41. | funded | provided money for |
| 42. | furthered | helped progress or advance |
| 43. | got behind | began actively supporting |
| 44. | greenlit | gave permission to proceed |
| 45. | grounded | based on facts or principles |
| 46. | guarded | watched over for safety |
| 47. | guided | led or supported along |
| 48. | heartened | made more hopeful or confident |
| 49. | held firm | stayed steady under pressure |
| 50. | held up | kept from falling |
| 51. | helped | gave assistance or support |
| 52. | inspired | filled with motivation or support |
| 53. | justified | showed to be right |
| 54. | kept | continued or maintained |
| 55. | looked after | took care of |
| 56. | maintained | kept in good condition |
| 57. | mentored | advised and supported personally |
| 58. | ministered to | cared for or helped |
| 59. | nourished | helped grow or thrive |
| 60. | nursed | cared for during weakness |
| 61. | okayed | gave approval to |
| 62. | predicated on | based on or dependent on |
| 63. | preserved | kept from loss or damage |
| 64. | promoted | helped advance or develop |
| 65. | propped | held up physically |
| 66. | protected | kept safe from harm |
| 67. | proven | shown true by evidence |
| 68. | provided for | supplied necessary support for |
| 69. | rallied behind | joined in supporting |
| 70. | ratified | formally approved or confirmed |
| 71. | reassured | made less worried or doubtful |
| 72. | recognized | acknowledged as valid or worthy |
| 73. | reinforced | strengthened with extra help |
| 74. | rested on | depended on as a basis |
| 75. | rooted | firmly based or established |
| 76. | sanctioned | officially approved or permitted |
| 77. | seconded | formally supported a motion |
| 78. | served | met the needs of |
| 79. | sponsored | supported financially or officially |
| 80. | stabilized | made steady or secure |
| 81. | strengthened | made stronger or firmer |
| 82. | subsidized | supported with financial aid |
| 83. | substantiated | supported with proof or facts |
| 84. | supplied | provided what was needed |
| 85. | sustained | kept going or maintained |
| 86. | tended | cared for attentively |
| 87. | testified to | stated in support of |
| 88. | underpinned | provided a firm basis |
| 89. | underwrote | accepted financial backing for |
| 90. | upheld | maintained or defended as valid |
| 91. | uplifted | raised emotionally or morally |
| 92. | urged on | encouraged to continue |
| 93. | validated | confirmed as sound or acceptable |
| 94. | verified | checked and confirmed true |
| 95. | vindicated | cleared by supporting evidence |
| 96. | vouched for | supported by personal assurance |
| 97. | warranted | justified or gave grounds for |
| 98. | welcomed | received with approval |
| 99. | went along with | agreed to support |
| 100. | went to bat for | defended or supported strongly |