Apply
Support
Support verb - To promote the interests or cause of.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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He notes that the giant should be unable to support its own weight, but also that the laws of physics in general simply don't seem to apply to them.
Source: Square/Cube Law - In 6teen, when Caitlin wanted to apply for a job at Albatross & Finch, Jonesy comes along for moral support.
Source: Ironic Inversion -
Most decks with life gain effects apply this to the player, unless built solely to support a team.
Source: Combat Medic
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