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S: (v) back, endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support (be behind; approve of) "He plumped for the Labor Party"; "I backed Kennedy in 1960"
S: (v) second, back, endorse, indorse (give support or one's approval to) "I'll second that motion"; "I can't back this plan"; "endorse a new project"

S: (v) back, endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support (be behind; approve of) "He plumped for the Labor Party"; "I backed Kennedy in 1960"

S: (v) support, back up (give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to) "She supported him during the illness"; "Her children always backed her up"

S: (v) sponsor (assume responsibility for or leadership of) "The senator announced that he would sponsor the health care plan"
S: (v) patronize, patronise, shop, shop at, buy at, frequent, sponsor (do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of)
S: (v) help, assist, aid (give help or assistance; be of service) "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house"
S: (v) promote, advance, boost, further, encourage (contribute to the progress or growth of) "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
S: (v) root (cheer for) "She roots for the Broncos"
S: (v) undergird (lend moral support to)
S: (v) second, back, endorse, indorse (give support or one's approval to) "I'll second that motion"; "I can't back this plan"; "endorse a new project"

S: (v) certify, endorse, indorse (guarantee as meeting a certain standard) "certified grade AAA meat"

S: (v) endorse, indorse (sign as evidence of legal transfer) "endorse cheques"