11
populate(verb, hold, place, settle, use)
11
reside(verb, state, live, exist, inhabit)
11
take over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, take)
10
divert(verb, trouble, disturb, delight, interest)
10
entertain(verb, trouble, disturb, delight, interest)
10
invade(verb, take, get, attack, defeat)
10
maintain(verb, state, hold, take, keep)
10
obtain(verb, stop, hold, take, control)
10
remain(verb, state, hold, settle, stay)
9
beguile(verb, trouble, disturb, delight, interest)
9
catch(verb, take, force, keep, secure)
9
have(verb, hold, take, control, get)
9
tenant(noun, verb, state, stop, hold)
8
dwell(verb, hold, settle, stay, use)
8
overrun(verb, take, force, attack, remove)
8
people(noun, verb, hold, place, settle)
7
attend(verb, activity, interest, attention, engage)
7
colonize(verb, populate)
7
command(verb, hold, control, rule, have)
7
consume(verb, hold, exhaust, absorb, fascinate)
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