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strengthen(verb, form, support, make, dull)
13
fortify(verb, form, support, make, close)
11
nerve(noun, verb, close, set, fix)
10
reinforce(verb, support, close, set, fix)
9
gird(verb, form, support, make, close)
8
harden(verb, support, close, set, increase)
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animate(verb, encourage, excite, prepare, boost)
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hearten(verb, encourage, raise, excite, prepare)
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ready(verb, support, make, place, fix)
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cheer(verb, encourage, excite, prepare, boost)
6
encourage(verb, stimulate, excite, prepare, boost)
6
invigorate(verb, support, increase, encourage, strength)
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prepare(verb, support, make, get, fix)
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rally(verb, encourage, excite, prepare, boost)
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temper(verb, close, set, fix, settle)
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toughen(verb, support, close, set, fix)
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embolden(verb, encourage, excite, prepare, boost)
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buck up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, encourage, excite)
4
buttress(verb, support, close, set, fix)
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refresh(verb, encourage, strength, excite, prepare)
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