| Main Entry: |
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| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
aid, assist |
| Synonyms: |
abet,
accommodate,
advocate,
back, ballyhoo, be of use,
befriend,
benefit,
bolster,
boost, buck up,
cheer,
cooperate, do a favor, do a service, do one's part,
encourage,
endorse,
further, go to bat for, go with,
hype*,
intercede, lend a hand,
maintain, open doors,
patronize,
plug*,
promote, prop, puff,
push,
relieve, root for,
sanction,
save,
second, see through,
serve, stand by, stick up for,
stimulate, stump for,
succor,
support,
sustain, take under one's wing,
uphold, work for
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| Antonyms: |
block, check, counteract, harm, hinder, hurt, injure, obstruct, stop
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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