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strengthen(verb, form, support, make, close)
18
energize(verb, support, increase, encourage, raise)
17
support(verb, help, fix, advance, strong)
16
buttress(verb, support, close, set, fix)
14
encourage(verb, help, keep, maintain, raise)
13
harden(verb, support, close, set, strong)
10
bolster(verb, support, fix, increase, develop)
10
prop(noun, verb, support, fix, strong)
10
toughen(verb, support, close, set, fix)
9
build up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, form, support)
9
stiffen(verb, support, close, set, fix)
9
sustain(verb, support, hold, increase, develop)
8
beef up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, increase)
8
boost(verb, support, increase, develop, encourage)
8
shore up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, strong)
5
augment(verb, support, help, advance, increase)
5
nourish(verb, hold, keep, maintain, encourage)
5
supplement(verb, support, help, advance, increase)
4
back(verb, support, keep, develop, maintain)
4
back up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, increase)
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