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create understanding

[krɪˈeɪt ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ]
verb phrase
criar compreensão
1. To establish or develop mutual comprehension or agreement between parties
The workshop aims to create understanding between different cultural groups.
O workshop visa criar compreensão entre diferentes grupos culturais.
2. To make something clear or intelligible to others
The teacher worked to create understanding of the complex mathematical concept.
A professora trabalhou para criar compreensão do conceito matemático complexo.
3. To foster mutual respect and empathy in communication
The dialogue helped create understanding between the opposing sides.
O diálogo ajudou a criar compreensão entre os lados opostos.
Synonyms
foster understandingpromote comprehensionestablish claritybuild mutual respectfacilitate communication
Antonyms
create confusionobscure meaningmisunderstandcreate discordfoster misunderstanding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
criar compreensão; criar entendimento
Both terms are commonly used in educational and diplomatic contexts
São Paulo
criar compreensão; estabelecer entendimento
More formal usage in business environments
Portugal
criar compreensão; fomentar o entendimento
Slightly more formal in Portuguese European usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

bridge the gap
break the ice
clear the air
get on the same page
build bridges
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