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Sense: Verb: hold dear

Synonyms:

hold sth/sb dear, treasure , love , prize , worship , adore, value , cosset

Antonyms:

despise , disdain , hate , abhor, detest

Sense: Verb: harbor

Synonyms:

harbor , harbour (UK), hold , hold on to, hang on to, cling to, have , entertain

Sense: Verb: foster

Synonyms:

foster , nurse , nurture , cultivate, care for, support , take care of, watch over, comfort

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