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desenvolve-se bem

[dɛzɛnˈvɔlvə-sə ˈbɛ̃]
verb phrase
develops well, progresses well, thrives
1. To grow, advance, or progress in a positive manner; to do well in one's development or improvement
The child develops well in school.
A criança desenvolve-se bem na escola.
2. To flourish or thrive in terms of physical, emotional, or social growth
The project develops well with the new team.
O projeto desenvolve-se bem com a nova equipe.
3. To unfold or evolve positively over time
The story develops well throughout the novel.
A história desenvolve-se bem ao longo do romance.
NYC Slang
doing great, thriving, coming up
Synonyms
progride bemavança bemprosperafloresceevolui bemcresce bem
Antonyms
desenvolve-se malestagnarregridefracassadeclina

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolve-se bem
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
desenvolve-se bem
Common in everyday speech and formal writing
São Paulo
desenvolve-se bem
Widely used in business and academic contexts
Portugal
desenvolve-se bem
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

vai bem
está em boa forma
corre tudo bem
prosperar e medrar
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