107 entries under protect topic. ×

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treasure(noun, verb, hold, love, honor)
20
foster(verb, support, hold, keep, develop)
18
nurture(verb, support, hold, keep, develop)
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nurse(verb, support, hold, keep, develop)
11
care for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, hold)
11
nourish(verb, support, hold, take, keep)
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revere(verb, love, honor, praise, respect)
11
idolize(verb, love, honor, praise, respect)
11
sustain(verb, support, hold, take, maintain)
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cultivate(verb, support, give, keep, maintain)
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hold(verb, support, take, consider, maintain)
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shelter(verb, support, hold, maintain, promote)
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guard(verb, hold, keep, maintain, encourage)
8
preserve(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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defend(verb, keep, maintain, secure, do)
7
feed(verb, support, keep, maintain, promote)
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keep(verb, hold, take, maintain, encourage)
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shield(verb, hold, keep, maintain, oppose)
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cosset(verb, care, spoil, prize, value)
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enshrine(verb, hold, care, prize, value)
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