brace

[1]	steady , reinforce , support , strengthen , prop/shore up
[2]	brace oneself , steady/gird/prepare oneself , hold/hang on
[3]	poise
[4]	steady , stabilize , stabilise
[5]	stimulate , arouse , energize , energise , perk up

[1]	bracket , stiffener , reinforcement , reinforcer , support , buttress , prop , stay , strut , truss
[2]	drill , couple , pair , twosome , twain , span , yoke , couplet , distich , duo , duet , dyad , duad
[3]	pair , clasp , clamp , buckle , fastener , clip , holdfast , catch , coupler , coupling
[4]	pair , couple , span , team (of two)
[5]	suspender , gallus
[6]	braces , orthodontic braces
[7]	bitstock
[8]	bracing