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become partial
[bɪˈkʌm ˈpɑːrʃəl]
verb phrase
tornar-se parcial
1.
to develop a preference or liking for someone or something; to show bias toward a particular person or thing
The judge began to become partial to the defendant's arguments.
O juiz começou a tornar-se parcial com relação aos argumentos do réu.
2.
to start showing favoritism or losing objectivity
She tried not to become partial, but she favored her own children.
Ela tentou não se tornar parcial, mas favorecia seus próprios filhos.
Synonyms
show bias
become biased
show favoritism
develop a preference
become prejudiced
Antonyms
remain impartial
stay objective
be fair
be unbiased
maintain neutrality
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tornar-se parcial
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
ficar parcial
colloquial variation
São Paulo
tornar-se parcial
formal usage preferred
Portugal
tornar-se parcial
standard European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
lose one's objectivity
take sides
show one's hand
play favorites
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