3
comfort(verb, support, help, keep, reduce)
3
cork jacket(noun, expression, idiom, refuge, lifeline)
3
drift(noun, device, marker)
3
flare(noun, alarm)
3
foghorn(noun, alarm)
3
invigorate(verb, encourage, stimulate, excite, cheer)
3
keep up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, keep)
3
life jacket(noun, expression, idiom, device)
3
reinforce(verb, support, help, maintain, boost)
3
strengthen(verb, support, help, set, encourage)
3
upbear(verb, maintain, reinforce, elevation, buttress)
3
upraise(verb, reduce, encourage, ease, boost)
2
alert(noun, alarm)
2
amber light
2
assure(encourage, cheer, comfort, hope, inspire)
2
back(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
2
balloon
2
bear up(verb, expression, support, help, set)
2
boost(verb, support, help, encourage, excite)
2
buck up(verb, expression, support, help, encourage)
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