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cultivate friendships
[/ˈkʌltɪveɪt ˈfrɛndʃɪps/]
verb phrase
cultivar amizades
1.
to deliberately develop and nurture friendly relationships over time through consistent effort and care
She makes an effort to cultivate friendships with her neighbors.
Ela se esforça para cultivar amizades com seus vizinhos.
2.
to build and maintain social bonds by spending time with others and showing genuine interest
Young professionals should cultivate friendships early in their careers.
Profissionais jovens devem cultivar amizades no início de suas carreiras.
Synonyms
nurture friendships
foster relationships
build friendships
develop connections
maintain relationships
Antonyms
neglect friendships
abandon relationships
sever ties
isolate oneself
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
cultivar amizades
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
cultivar amizades
Common colloquial use in social contexts
São Paulo
cultivar amizades
Formal and informal contexts
Portugal
cultivar amizades
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
build bridges with someone
keep in touch
stay connected
nurture a bond
water a relationship
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