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| Predispose- to give an inclination or tendency to beforehand; make susceptible: Genetic factors may predispose human beings to certain metabolic diseases. |
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| Predilection- a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference |
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| Advocate-a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference |
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| Corroborate- to make more certain; confirm |
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| Vindicate- to clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like |
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| Emulate- to try to equal or excel; imitate with effort to equal or surpass |
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| Venerate- to regard or treat with reverence; revere |
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| Extol- to praise highly; laud; eulogize |
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| Adulation- to show excessive admiration or devotion to; flatter or admire |
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| Repute- estimation in the view of others; reputation |
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| Adjudge- to declare or pronounce formally; decree |
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| Accredit- to ascribe or attribute to (usually fol. by with) |
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| Testimonial- a written declaration certifying to a person's character, conduct, or qualifications, or to the value, excellence, etc., of a thing; a letter or written statement of recommendation |
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