83 entries under encourage topic. ×

38
support(noun, verb, support, hold, calm)
28
brace(noun, verb, support, hold, calm)
26
buttress(noun, verb, support, hold, calm)
20
bolster(noun, verb, support, hold, help)
18
sustain(verb, support, hold, calm, help)
18
uphold(verb, support, hold, calm, help)
16
shore up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, hold)
15
strengthen(verb, support, hold, help, fix)
10
back(noun, verb, support, hold, help)
10
fortify(verb, support, fix, strong, increase)
9
carry(verb, support, hold, help, increase)
7
aid(noun, verb, support, help, keep)
7
maintain(verb, support, calm, help, fix)
7
stake(noun, verb, support, hold, maintain)
5
back up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, increase)
5
help(noun, verb, support, keep, maintain)
5
stiffen(verb, support, calm, fix, increase)
4
advocate(noun, verb, support, maintain, promote)
3
assist(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
3
buoy up(verb, expression, support, maintain, promote)
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