10
refresh(verb, encourage, raise, strength, stimulate)
10
spike
10
toughen(verb, support, close, set, fix)
9
build up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, form, support)
9
cheer(verb, encourage, raise, stimulate, excite)
9
nerve(verb, close, set, fix, settle)
9
protect(verb, support, hold, charge, strong)
9
renew(verb, support, increase, encourage, raise)
9
stiffen(verb, support, close, set, fix)
9
sustain(verb, support, hold, increase, develop)
8
barricade(verb, secure, block, protect, prepare for attack)
8
beef up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, increase)
8
boost(verb, support, increase, develop, encourage)
8
empower(verb, support, increase, establish, extend)
8
prepare(verb, support, make, get, charge)
8
ready(verb, support, make, place, fix)
8
shore up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, strong)
8
vitalize(verb, stimulate, excite, boost, strengthen)
7
arouse(verb, encourage, revive, refresh, reassure)
7
bulwark(noun, verb, support, hold, strong)
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