held — simple past tense and a past participle of hold1 .
kept — simple past tense and past participle of keep.
fixed — fastened, attached, or placed so as to be firm and not readily movable; firmly implanted; stationary; rigid.
increased — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
mended — to make (something broken, worn, torn, or otherwise damaged) whole, sound, or usable by repairing: to mend old clothes; to mend a broken toy.
raised — fashioned or made as a surface design in relief.
strengthened — to make stronger; give strength to.
improved — to bring into a more desirable or excellent condition: He took vitamins to improve his health.
promoted — to help or encourage to exist or flourish; further: to promote world peace.
rated — the amount of a charge or payment with reference to some basis of calculation: a high rate of interest on loans.
approved — An approved method or course of action is officially accepted as appropriate in a particular situation.
cherished — clung to, esp when fulfilment is unlikely
commended — to present, mention, or praise as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.; recommend: to commend a friend to another; to commend an applicant for employment.
complimented — Simple past tense and past participle of compliment.
