| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | abide by | act in accordance with |
| 2. | accept | regard as valid or proper |
| 3. | adhere to | follow closely and faithfully |
| 4. | administer | manage or carry out |
| 5. | advocate | publicly support or recommend |
| 6. | affirm | state or support as true |
| 7. | apply | put into operation |
| 8. | approve | accept as good or proper |
| 9. | attest to | confirm or support truth |
| 10. | back | give support or approval |
| 11. | be true to | remain loyal to |
| 12. | bear out | support with evidence |
| 13. | bolster | make stronger or firmer |
| 14. | brace | support or strengthen |
| 15. | buttress | support or reinforce strongly |
| 16. | buy into | accept and support idea |
| 17. | carry forward | continue into the future |
| 18. | champion | actively support a cause |
| 19. | cleave to | stick closely to |
| 20. | comply with | act according to rules |
| 21. | confirm | establish as true or valid |
| 22. | conform to | act according to |
| 23. | conserve | protect from loss or waste |
| 24. | continue | keep going without stopping |
| 25. | corroborate | confirm with supporting evidence |
| 26. | countenance | tolerate or approve |
| 27. | declare | state clearly and formally |
| 28. | defend | protect against attack or criticism |
| 29. | encourage | give support or confidence |
| 30. | endorse | publicly support or approve |
| 31. | enforce | make obey or stay effective |
| 32. | espouse | adopt and support |
| 33. | execute | carry out fully |
| 34. | favor | show approval or support |
| 35. | follow | act according to |
| 36. | fortify | strengthen against weakness or attack |
| 37. | foster | encourage growth or development |
| 38. | fulfill | carry out as promised |
| 39. | give backing to | provide support for |
| 40. | go to bat for | support or defend actively |
| 41. | guard | watch over and protect |
| 42. | heed | pay attention to; follow |
| 43. | help | give support or assistance |
| 44. | hold fast | remain firm or loyal |
| 45. | hold in force | keep legally effective |
| 46. | hold to | remain committed to |
| 47. | hold together | keep from falling apart |
| 48. | hold up | support or keep from failing |
| 49. | honor | respect and keep faithfully |
| 50. | implement | put into effect |
| 51. | insist on | demand or maintain firmly |
| 52. | justify | show to be right |
| 53. | keep | continue to have or hold |
| 54. | leave standing | allow to remain effective |
| 55. | lend support to | give support to |
| 56. | let stand | allow to remain unchanged |
| 57. | line up behind | show support for |
| 58. | maintain | keep in force or existence |
| 59. | make good | fulfill or honor |
| 60. | mind | obey or follow |
| 61. | nurse | care for and sustain |
| 62. | nurture | support growth and development |
| 63. | obey | follow commands or rules |
| 64. | observe | follow or comply with |
| 65. | perpetuate | cause to continue indefinitely |
| 66. | persist in | continue firmly in |
| 67. | preserve | keep unchanged or intact |
| 68. | proclaim | announce publicly and firmly |
| 69. | profess | declare openly or publicly |
| 70. | promote | support or encourage progress |
| 71. | prop up | support from falling or weakening |
| 72. | protect | keep safe from harm |
| 73. | rally behind | join in support of |
| 74. | ratify | formally approve or confirm |
| 75. | reassert | state again firmly |
| 76. | reinforce | strengthen with added support |
| 77. | remain committed to | continue devoted to |
| 78. | remain faithful to | continue loyal support |
| 79. | respect | show regard for; comply with |
| 80. | retain | keep possession of |
| 81. | safeguard | protect from danger or loss |
| 82. | secure | make safe or stable |
| 83. | shield | protect from harm or attack |
| 84. | shore up | support something weak |
| 85. | stand by | remain loyal to |
| 86. | stand up for | defend or support openly |
| 87. | stick by | remain loyal and supportive |
| 88. | stick up for | defend against criticism |
| 89. | support | back or hold up |
| 90. | sustain | strengthen or keep going |
| 91. | testify to | serve as evidence of |
| 92. | toe the line | conform to rules |
| 93. | underpin | support as a foundation |
| 94. | upkeep | maintenance or continued support |
| 95. | validate | confirm as sound or acceptable |
| 96. | verify | confirm truth or accuracy |
| 97. | vindicate | clear from blame or doubt |
| 98. | vouch for | support as trustworthy |
| 99. | warrant | justify or support |
| 100. | watch over | protect and care for |
