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clear support

[/klɪr səˈpɔːrt/]
noun phrase
apoio claro
1. Unambiguous, evident, or unmistakable backing or assistance given to a person, cause, or initiative
The government showed clear support for the new environmental policy.
O governo demonstrou apoio claro à nova política ambiental.
2. Explicit endorsement or confirmation of agreement without any doubt or hesitation
The board members gave clear support to the restructuring plan.
Os membros do conselho deram apoio claro ao plano de reestruturação.
Synonyms
explicit supportunambiguous backingdefinite endorsementobvious assistanceundeniable support
Antonyms
ambiguous supportunclear stanceimplicit oppositionveiled criticismdoubtful backing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio claro
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
apoio claro
No regional variation
São Paulo
apoio claro
No regional variation
Portugal
apoio inequívoco
More formal alternative used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

give someone clear support
show clear support for something
receive clear support
back someone up
stand firmly behind
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