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achieve acceptance

[/əˈtʃiːv əkˈsɛptəns/]
verb phrase
alcançar aceitação
1. to successfully gain approval, approval, or recognition from others or society
After years of hard work, she finally achieved acceptance in the medical field.
Após anos de trabalho árduo, ela finalmente alcançou aceitação na área médica.
2. to reach a state where something or someone is tolerated or welcomed
The new policy achieved acceptance among the employees.
A nova política alcançou aceitação entre os funcionários.
NYC Slang
make it big / gain street cred
Synonyms
gain acceptancewin approvalobtain recognitionearn acceptancesecure approval
Antonyms
face rejectionmeet resistancebe deniedencounter opposition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alcançar aceitação
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
conseguir aceitação
alternative formulation more frequently used
Rio de Janeiro
conquistar aceitação
emphasizes the effort or struggle involved
Portugal
conquistar a aceitação
more formal with definite article

Related Idioms & Phrases

win hearts and minds
find one's place
break through the barriers
gain a foothold
earn one's stripes
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