115 entries under support topic. ×

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guard(noun, verb, hold, close)
42
shield(noun, verb, hold, close)
39
defend(verb, close, fix, cover)
36
shelter(noun, verb, hold, close)
32
safeguard(verb, hold, close, get)
24
keep(verb, fix, cover, release)
19
secure(verb, hold, close, cover)
16
watch over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold)
16
maintain(verb, hold, keep, run)
12
look after(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold)
10
mind(verb, fix, cover, keep)
8
foster(verb, hold, fix, keep)
7
bulwark(verb, hold, close, cover)
7
nurture(verb, fix, keep, run)
7
sustain(verb, hold, fix, keep)
6
fortify(verb, hold, charge, strong)
5
ensure(verb, maintain, secure, confirm)
5
insure(verb, hold, cover, maintain)
4
assure(verb, cover, keep, maintain)
4
attend(verb, get, force, fix)
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