4
prolonging(verb, increase, line, extension, persistence)
4
propping
4
relieving(verb, adjective, soothing, cheering, encouraging)
4
saving(noun, verb, adjective, working, engaging)
4
serving(verb, adjective, assisting, aiding)
4
time-consuming
3
accepting(verb, affirming)
3
admitting(verb, affirming)
3
affirming(verb, affirming)
3
approving(verb, affirming)
3
bracing
3
buttressing
3
corroborating(verb, adjective, affirming)
3
defending(verb, defending)
3
endorsing(verb, affirming)
3
enduring(adjective, increase, line, current, extension)
3
extending(verb, continuing)
3
fundamental(adjective, important, original, basic, primary)
3
guarding(verb, defending)
3
mothering(noun, verb, aiding)
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