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verb
Argue or speak in defense of.
synonyms: defend, support.
is a specific kind of: argue, reason.
is a broader term that covers: apologise, apologize, excuse, rationalise, rationalize | take sides with, take someone's side | stand up, stick up | uphold.
derivation: support | defence, defense, vindication | defender, guardian, protector, shielder | patron, sponsor, supporter | admirer, booster, champion, friend, protagonist, supporter | supportive.
Dutch: behandelen, pleiten, verdedigen
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