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Synonym challenge: Positive actions

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emulate
to try to equal or excel; imitate with effort to equal or surpass.
augment
to make larger; enlarge in size, number, strength, or extent; increase.
ameliorate
to make or become better, more bearable, or more satisfactory; improve.
liaison
n
the contact or connection maintained by communications between units of the armed forces or of any other organization in order to ensure concerted action, cooperation, etc.
ratify
to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction.
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avail
to be of use or value to; profit; advantage.
procure
to obtain or get by care, effort, or the use of special means.
corroborate
to make more certain; confirm.
annex
vo
to attach, append, or add, especially to something larger or more important.
elicit
to draw or bring out or forth; educe; evoke.
aggrandize
vo
to widen in scope; increase in size or intensity; enlarge; extend.
palliate
vo
to relieve or lessen without curing; mitigate; alleviate.
exculpate
vo
to clear from a charge of guilt or fault; free from blame; vindicate.
panegyrize
to bestow praises.
inspirit
vo
to infuse spirit or life into; enliven.

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