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create optimism
[kriˈeɪt ˌɑːptɪˈmɪzəm]
verb phrase
criar otimismo
1.
to generate or inspire a feeling of hopefulness and confidence about the future
The new leadership's policies helped create optimism among the employees.
As políticas da nova liderança ajudaram a criar otimismo entre os funcionários.
2.
to foster positive expectations or attitudes in a group or situation
The company's growth strategy aims to create optimism in the market.
A estratégia de crescimento da empresa visa criar otimismo no mercado.
Synonyms
inspire hope
foster positivity
generate confidence
instill optimism
promote hopefulness
Antonyms
create pessimism
foster doubt
inspire despair
generate negativity
instill fear
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
criar otimismo
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
criar otimismo
standard usage, may include informal variations
São Paulo
criar otimismo
standard business and formal usage
Portugal
criar otimismo
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
look on the bright side
glass half full
silver lining
keep your chin up
accentuate the positive
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