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strengthen(verb, support, close, set, fix)
14
brace(verb, support, close, set, fix)
13
harden(verb, support, close, set)
12
fortify(verb, support, close, set, fix)
11
reinforce(verb, support, close, set, fix)
8
anneal(verb, support, close, set, fix)
7
confirm(verb, support, establish, extend)
7
invigorate(verb, support, encourage, establish)
7
stiffen(verb, support, close, set, fix)
5
buttress(verb, support, close, set, fix)
5
support(verb, establish, extend, sustain)
4
energize(verb, support, sustain, uphold)
4
intensify(verb, support, establish, extend)
4
prop(verb, support, sustain, uphold)
4
steel(verb, support, close, set, fix)
2
beef up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support)
2
bolster(verb, support, establish, extend)
2
empower(verb, support, establish, extend)
2
enhance(verb, support, establish, extend)
2
rejuvenate(verb, support, encourage, establish)
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