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fend collapse: try to manage without help; "The youngsters had to fend for themselves after their parents died"

enshrine collapse: enclose in a shrine; "the saint's bones were enshrined in the cathedral"; hold sacred

compliment collapse: a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration; say something to someone that expresses praise; "He complimented her on her last physics paper"; express respect or esteem for

defend collapse: argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike"; be on the defensive; act against an attack; protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"; be the defense counsel for someone in a trial; "Ms. Smith will represent the defendant"

protect collapse: shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain"; use tariffs to favor domestic industry

recognize collapse: perceive to be the same; be fully aware or cognizant of; detect with the senses; "The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards"; "I can't make out the faces in this photograph"; show approval or appreciation of; "My work is not recognized by anybody!"; "The best student was recognized by the Dean"; exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)

underwrite collapse: guarantee financial support of; "The opera tour was subvented by a bank"

purify collapse: remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation; "purify the water"; make pure or free from sin or guilt; "he left the monastery purified"; become clean or pure or free of guilt and sin; "The hippies came to the ashram in order to purify"

police collapse: the force of policemen and officers; "the law came looking for him"

guarantee collapse: a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications; a pledge that something will happen or that something is true; "there is no guarantee that they are not lying"; a collateral agreement to answer for the debt of another in case that person defaults; give surety or assume responsibility; "I vouch for the quality of my products"; make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!"; stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of; "The dealer warrants all the cars he sells"; "I warrant this information"

saint collapse: person of exceptional holiness; a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

shelter collapse: a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger; protective covering that provides protection from the weather; temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons; invest (money) so that it is not taxable; provide shelter for; "After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people"

approve collapse: judge to be right or commendable; think well of; give sanction to; "I approve of his educational policies"

acknowledge collapse: accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority; "The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"; "We do not recognize your gods"; accept as legally binding and valid; "acknowledge the deed"; express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for; "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"; report the receipt of; "The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper"

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