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anchored

[ˈæŋkərd]
adjective/verb (past participle)
ancorado
1. Secured or fixed firmly in place, especially by an anchor
The boat was anchored in the harbor.
O barco estava ancorado no porto.
2. Emotionally or psychologically grounded; having a sense of stability
She felt anchored by her family's support.
Ela se sentia ancorada pelo apoio de sua família.
3. Based on or dependent on something as a foundation
The company's success is anchored in innovation.
O sucesso da empresa está ancorado na inovação.
Synonyms
fixedsecuredmooredfastenedgroundedrooted
Antonyms
looseadriftunmooredfloatingunstable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ancorado
Standard usage in both literal and figurative contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ancorado
Common in maritime and everyday speech
São Paulo
ancorado
Used in business and professional contexts
Portugal
ancorado
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

anchored to reality - fundamentado na realidade
anchored in tradition - enraizado na tradição
drop anchor/be anchored - lançar âncora/estar ancorado
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