4
strengthen(verb, support, give, keep, develop)
4
surrogate
4
train(noun, verb, support, develop, promote)
4
watch over(verb, expression, support, hold, help)
3
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3
baby(verb, spoil, satisfy, treat, entertain)
3
cling to(expression, hold, love, honor, maintain)
3
discipline(verb, support, develop, promote, encourage)
3
exercise(verb, develop, improve, prepare, experience)
3
facilitate(verb, advance, promote, aid, spread)
3
fatten(verb, give, maintain, deliver, sustain)
3
fit(verb, prepare)
3
force
3
fund(verb, keep, maintain, encourage, raise)
3
have
3
indulge(verb, spoil, satisfy, feed, nurture)
3
inspire(verb, increase, encourage, provoke, excite)
3
instigate(verb, support, develop, promote, encourage)
3
invite(verb, support, develop, promote, favor)
3
pet(love, honor, encourage, spoil, prize)
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