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dutiful(adjective, humble, deferential, respectful, reverent)
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encourage
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encouragement(noun, support)
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encouraging(adjective, soothing, cheering, uplifting, refreshing)
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endure
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espousal
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favoring(verb, assisting)
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fending(verb, defending)
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fostering(verb, assisting)
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freeing(adjective, soothing, cheering, encouraging, uplifting)
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guard(noun, spread, protection, defense, security)
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guarding(verb, defending)
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health-giving(adjective, soothing, cheering, respectful, encouraging)
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heart-warming(adjective, soothing, cheering, respectful, encouraging)
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helping(verb, assisting)
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hinging(verb, supporting)
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hold
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holding
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inspiriting(adjective, soothing, cheering, encouraging, uplifting)
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invigorating(adjective, soothing, cheering, encouraging, uplifting)
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