Phrase guide
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verb
To guard, protect, support; to take care of; to watch over
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, transitive
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verb
To cover, especially the cost or expenses for.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, transitive
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verb
To treat favourably.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, transitive
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verb
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see look out, for.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
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