Brace and Cleave

Brace

Brace verb - To give life, vigor, or spirit to.

Cleave and brace are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Cleave" instead a verb "Brace".

Nearby Words: braced, bracing, bracelet, bracer

Cleave

Cleave verb - To hold to something firmly as if by adhesion.

Brace and cleave are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Brace" instead a verb "Cleave".

Nearby Words: cleavage, cleaver, cleaving

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