12
nerve(verb, close, set, fix, settle)
11
bracket(noun, support, stay, weight, foundation)
11
duet(noun, group, same, accompaniment, duality)
11
gird(verb, form, support, make, close)
11
invigorate(verb, support, increase, encourage, raise)
11
reinforcement(noun, support, hold, block, back)
11
shore up(verb, expression, support, hold, help)
11
strut(noun, verb, support, hold, maintain)
11
tie(noun, verb, support, hold, place)
11
twosome(noun, set, group, combination, match)
10
clasp(noun, verb, hold, secure, join)
10
couplet(noun, set, group, same, team)
10
mainstay(noun, verb, support, hold, maintain)
10
steady(verb, support, calm, fix, keep)
10
suspender(noun, support, advocate, supporter, fan)
10
toughen(verb, support, close, set, fix)
10
uphold(verb, support, hold, calm, help)
9
encourage(verb, support, help, develop, maintain)
9
stimulate(verb, cool, continue, extend, prompt)
9
sustain(verb, support, hold, calm, take)
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