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acceptance of help
[/əkˈsɛptəns əv hɛlp/]
noun phrase
aceitação de ajuda
1.
The act of receiving or agreeing to receive assistance from another person or entity
His acceptance of help marked a turning point in his recovery.
A aceitação de ajuda dele marcou um ponto de virada em sua recuperação.
2.
The willingness to admit the need for and receive support
Acceptance of help is often difficult for people with pride.
A aceitação de ajuda geralmente é difícil para pessoas orgulhosas.
Synonyms
receiving assistance
admitting need for help
willingness to accept support
receptiveness to aid
Antonyms
rejection of help
refusal of assistance
denial of support
independence at all costs
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
aceitação de ajuda
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
aceitação de ajuda
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
aceitação de ajuda
Standard usage, sometimes simplified to 'aceitar ajuda'
Portugal
aceitação de ajuda
Standard usage; Portuguese may also use 'aceitação de apoio'
Related Idioms & Phrases
swallow one's pride
reach out for help
let someone lend a hand
open oneself to support
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