| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | abets | helps or encourages |
| 2. | advances | helps progress |
| 3. | advocates | speaks in favor of |
| 4. | affirms | states support or truth |
| 5. | agrees with | supports by concurrence |
| 6. | aids | helps or assists |
| 7. | aligns with | supports the same side |
| 8. | approves | accepts or supports |
| 9. | assists | gives practical help |
| 10. | attests to | gives evidence for |
| 11. | authorizes | gives official approval |
| 12. | backs | gives help or approval |
| 13. | bears | carries or supports weight |
| 14. | benefits | helps or is useful to |
| 15. | bolsters | strengthens or supports |
| 16. | braces | supports or steadies |
| 17. | buoys | lifts spirits or supports |
| 18. | buttresses | supports or strengthens |
| 19. | buys into | accepts and supports |
| 20. | cares for | supports or tends |
| 21. | carries | supports weight or responsibility |
| 22. | champions | actively supports a cause |
| 23. | cheers on | encourages enthusiastically |
| 24. | concurs with | formally agrees with |
| 25. | contributes to | helps bring about |
| 26. | corroborates | supports with evidence |
| 27. | countenances | tolerates or supports |
| 28. | covers | provides protection or payment |
| 29. | cultivates | develops or encourages |
| 30. | defends | protects from attack or criticism |
| 31. | eases | reduces difficulty or burden |
| 32. | enables | makes possible |
| 33. | encourages | gives confidence or support |
| 34. | endorses | publicly approves or supports |
| 35. | extols | strongly praises |
| 36. | facilitates | makes easier |
| 37. | favors | prefers or supports |
| 38. | feeds | supplies nourishment to |
| 39. | finances | pays for or supports |
| 40. | fortifies | strengthens against weakness |
| 41. | fosters | encourages development |
| 42. | fuels | supplies energy or support |
| 43. | funds | provides money for |
| 44. | furthers | helps forward |
| 45. | gets behind | begins to support |
| 46. | goes along with | agrees to support |
| 47. | guarantees | promises backing or assurance |
| 48. | hails | greets with approval |
| 49. | heartenes | gives courage or support |
| 50. | helps | makes easier or possible |
| 51. | holds up | supports from below |
| 52. | insures | provides financial protection |
| 53. | is there for | gives dependable support |
| 54. | justifies | shows good reason for |
| 55. | lauds | praises highly |
| 56. | lightens | reduces weight or burden |
| 57. | looks after | takes care of |
| 58. | maintains | keeps in good condition |
| 59. | militates for | strongly supports |
| 60. | ministers to | cares for needs |
| 61. | nourishes | feeds and supports growth |
| 62. | nurses | cares for closely |
| 63. | nurtures | supports growth or development |
| 64. | operates in favor of | supports by effect |
| 65. | permits | allows or supports |
| 66. | powers | supplies energy for |
| 67. | promotes | encourages or advances |
| 68. | props up | holds up physically or figuratively |
| 69. | protects | keeps safe from harm |
| 70. | provides for | meets needs of |
| 71. | rallies behind | unites in support of |
| 72. | ratifies | formally approves |
| 73. | reassures | gives confidence or comfort |
| 74. | reinforces | makes stronger or firmer |
| 75. | relieves | lessens burden or pain |
| 76. | rests on | depends on for support |
| 77. | roots for | cheers and supports |
| 78. | sanctions | officially permits or supports |
| 79. | seconds | formally supports a motion |
| 80. | sides with | supports one party |
| 81. | sponsors | supports with money or backing |
| 82. | stabilizes | makes steady or secure |
| 83. | stands behind | publicly supports |
| 84. | stands by | remains loyal to |
| 85. | subscribes to | supports an idea |
| 86. | subsidizes | financially supports |
| 87. | substantiates | provides proof for |
| 88. | supplies | provides what is needed |
| 89. | sustains | keeps going or alive |
| 90. | testifies to | serves as evidence |
| 91. | underpins | forms a supporting basis |
| 92. | underwrites | accepts financial support or risk |
| 93. | upholds | maintains or defends |
| 94. | validates | confirms as acceptable |
| 95. | verifies | confirms accuracy |
| 96. | vindicates | shows to be right |
| 97. | votes for | supports in a vote |
| 98. | vouches for | supports credibility of |
| 99. | warrants | justifies or guarantees |
| 100. | works for | acts in favor of |

