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guard(noun, keep, love, honor, maintain)
4
hug(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize)
4
provide for(verb, expression, support, help, keep)
3
carry(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
3
cosset(love, honor, encourage, spoil, prize)
3
fondle(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize)
2
assist(verb, support, calm, quiet, help)
2
clasp(support, hold, keep, love, honor)
2
comfort(support, calm, quiet, help, keep)
2
embrace(support, hold, keep, love, honor)
2
keep up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, keep)
2
relieve(verb, support, calm, quiet, help)
2
reverence(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize)
2
safeguard(noun, keep, love, honor, maintain)
2
shelter(verb, support, love, honor, promote)
2
shield(verb, keep, love, honor, maintain)
2
value(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize)
1
admire(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize)
1
adore(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize)
1
appreciate(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize)
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