8
operate(verb, support, control, order, go)
8
pen(noun, hold, seize, commit, confine)
8
persist(verb, stop, restrain, overcome, continue)
8
possess(verb, hold, take, get, cover)
8
remain(verb, stop, hold, cover, restrain)
8
sanctify(verb, activity, honor, praise, respect)
8
tower(noun, hold, part, top, container)
7
accumulate(verb, hold, maintain, deliver, have)
7
block(noun, verb, hold, delay, stay)
7
castle(noun, defense, refuge, fortification, cell)
7
cherish(verb, hold, take, maintain, encourage)
7
conduct(verb, hold, control, go, work)
7
custody(noun, control, restraint, supervision, overseeing)
7
embrace(verb, hold, take, accept, follow)
7
execute(verb, meet, accept, discharge, do)
7
grasp(verb, hold, maintain, have, store)
7
harbour
7
honor(verb, praise, respect, follow, observe)
7
impede(verb, hold, block, delay, stay)
7
imprison(verb, hold, take, control, cool)
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