13
prop(verb, support, hold, help, increase)
13
support(verb, hold, help, increase, keep)
11
brace(verb, support, hold, help, keep)
11
buttress(verb, support, hold, help, increase)
10
reinforce(verb, support, hold, help, maintain)
10
bolster(verb, support, hold, help, increase)
9
prop up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, increase)
9
strengthen(verb, support, help, increase, secure)
8
fortify(verb, support, strong, increase, secure)
7
sustain(verb, support, hold, help, increase)
6
uphold(verb, support, hold, help, keep)
5
carry(verb, support, hold, help, increase)
5
shore(verb, support, hold, maintain, stay)
4
back(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
4
bear(verb, support, hold, take, help)
4
hold(verb, support, maintain, continue, stay)
4
stay(verb, support, hold, help, maintain)
3
hold up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, hold)
3
keep up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, hold)
3
steel(verb, support, secure, protect, strengthen)
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