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apriora-se

[a.pri.o.ˈɾa.sə]
verb
one improves oneself; one perfects oneself
1. third person singular present indicative reflexive form of 'aprimorar' - to enhance, refine, or improve oneself
She aprimorates herself through constant study.
Ela apriora-se através do estudo constante.
2. to become more skilled or proficient in something
The athlete improves himself with daily training.
O atleta apriora-se com o treinamento diário.
Synonyms
melhora-seaperfeiçoa-sedesenvolve-sequalifica-se
Antonyms
piora-sedegrada-sedeteriora-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
apriora-se
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
apriora-se
standard usage in European Portuguese, though less frequently used than 'aperfeiçoa-se'

Related Idioms & Phrases

apriora-se em algo (to improve oneself in something)
apriora-se constantemente (constantly improves oneself)
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