1
be profuse(open, expand, stretch, widen)
1
be prolix(open, expand, stretch, widen)
1
bear(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
1
beat around bush(expression, wander, babble, meander, digress)
1
beef up(verb, expression, take, cover, increase)
1
befriend(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
1
bide time(verb, expression, hold, keep, block)
1
blather(chatter, wander, babble, meander, digress)
1
bloat(verb, increase, open, develop, extend)
1
boost(verb, take, cover, advance, increase)
1
brace(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
1
break up(verb, expression, reject, halt, delay)
1
build(verb, advance, increase, raise, rise)
1
build up(verb, expression, advance, increase, raise)
1
bulk up(verb, expression, increase, open, develop)
1
buoy(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
1
buttress(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
1
can(verb, reject, halt, delay, stay)
1
cease(verb, reject, halt, delay, stay)
1
check(verb, hold, keep, reject, halt)
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