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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread I can't remember the word #189825 03/08/10 12:38 PM Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1 4 4whln OP stranger OP 4whln stranger 4 Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1 I am trying to write a paper explaining that when someone gives you a duty, they should relay to others that you have their full support but I'm only drawing a blank. Is there a better word than "support"? Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: I can't remember the word 4whln #189827 03/08/10 01:42 PM Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 10,542 this too shall pass tsuwm Carpal Tunnel tsuwm Carpal Tunnel Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 10,542 this too shall pass backing? patronage? Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: I can't remember the word tsuwm #189828 03/08/10 02:27 PM Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 724 Avy old hand Avy old hand Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 724 mandate? Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: I can't remember the word Avy #189833 03/08/10 10:39 PM Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 655 Florida, USA beck123 addict beck123 addict Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 655 Florida, USA acting under (or with) their full authority? This is a big issue in the Navy - probably throughout the military - where a "change of command" is always conducted at a public ceremony in which the new commanding officer's boss is present to place official imprimatur on the authority being vested in the new commanding officer. Public reading of orders, etc. are the order of the day. "I don't know which is worse: ignorance or apathy. And, frankly, I don't care." - Anonymous Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: I can't remember the word beck123 #189834 03/09/10 01:51 PM Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 95 Long Island, NY USA kah454 journeyman kah454 journeyman Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 95 Long Island, NY USA Faith and Confidence? Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: I can't remember the word 4whln #189835 03/09/10 04:03 PM Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,295 Netherlands, the Hague BranShea Carpal Tunnel BranShea Carpal Tunnel Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,295 Netherlands, the Hague It's a bit of a wholesale contribution , but maybe there's something getting you somewhere: Synonyms: Support Synonyms: accompaniment (n), backing (n), bread and butter (n), documentation (n), financial backing (n), financial support (n), funding (n), keep (n), livelihood (n), living (n), musical accompaniment (n), reenforcement (n), reinforcement (n), supporting (n), sustenance (n), abide (v), affirm (v), back (v), back up (v), bear (v), bear out (v), bolster (v), bolster up (v), brook (v), confirm (v), corroborate (v), defend (v), endorse (v), endure (v), fend for (v), hold (v), hold up (v), keep going (v), patronage (v), patronise (v), patronize (v), plump for (v), plunk for (v), put up (v), stand (v), stomach (v), subscribe (v), substantiate (v), suffer (v), sustain (v), tolerate (v), underpin (v). (additional references) Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: I can't remember the word BranShea #189836 03/09/10 04:07 PM Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,918 Likes: 2 Land of the Flat Water LukeJavan8 Carpal Tunnel LukeJavan8 Carpal Tunnel Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,918 Likes: 2 Land of the Flat Water With all those 4Whln should have something to choose from. ----please, draw me a sheep---- Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: I can't remember the word LukeJavan8 #191009 05/11/10 08:02 AM Joined: May 2010 Posts: 963 Alaska Tromboniator old hand Tromboniator old hand Joined: May 2010 Posts: 963 Alaska I'm sure this is too late, but how about validation? 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