5
protection(noun, support, help, cover, authority)
5
recommendation(noun, support, help, favor, authority)
5
reinforcement(noun, support, hold, help, praise)
5
sustaining(verb, assisting)
4
abetment(noun, support, help, aid, assistance)
4
advance(noun, support, break, help, praise)
4
boosting(noun, verb, progress)
4
buttressing(verb, supporting)
4
crutch(noun, support)
4
favor(noun, support, help, praise, benefit)
4
favour
4
grubstake(noun, help, money, capital)
4
lining(noun, hold, block, back, base)
4
returning
4
reversing
4
setting
4
start(noun, lead, advantage, edge)
4
succour
4
sustenance(noun, support, help, benefit, aid)
3
advancement(noun, support, break, help, advance)
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