verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

support, sustain, maintain

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Example Sentences

Example:She decided to support the project, believing it would lead to long-term benefits.

Definition:To give or provide (help, aid, etc.) to a person, a group, or a cause, in various ways such as backing, defending, sustaining, or financially aiding

From support

Example:His team had to sustain the momentum for the next few matches.

Definition:To keep up; maintain (a state, activity, etc.) without extra effort or change

From sustain

Example:We must maintain the privacy and confidentiality of our clients.

Definition:To keep in existence or continuance; preserve the existence, unity, or condition of; keep intact

From maintain