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boost optimism

[/buːst ˌɒptɪˈmɪzəm/]
verb phrase
aumentar o otimismo
1. to increase or strengthen feelings of hopefulness and confidence about the future
The government's new policies aimed to boost optimism among investors.
As novas políticas do governo visavam aumentar o otimismo entre os investidores.
2. to enhance positive outlook or morale in a group or individual
The coach's motivational speech helped boost optimism in the team before the championship.
O discurso motivacional do treinador ajudou a elevar o otimismo do time antes do campeonato.
Synonyms
enhance optimismlift spiritsincrease confidenceimprove moralestrengthen hope
Antonyms
dampen optimismreduce confidencelower moralediscouragediminish hope

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aumentar o otimismo / elevar o otimismo
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
aumentar o otimismo / potencializar o otimismo
Business contexts often use more formal terminology
Rio de Janeiro
elevar o otimismo / animar
Informal usage may include 'animar' (to cheer up)
Portugal
reforçar o otimismo / aumentar o optimismo
Portuguese spelling uses 'optimismo'; 'reforçar' is also common

Related Idioms & Phrases

brighten the outlook
raise hopes
turn the tide
put a positive spin on things
light at the end of the tunnel
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