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develop a habit
[dɪˈvɛləp ə ˈhæbɪt]
verb phrase
desenvolver um hábito
1.
to gradually form a regular pattern of behavior or practice that becomes automatic or routine
She developed a habit of drinking coffee every morning.
Ela desenvolveu o hábito de beber café todas as manhãs.
2.
to acquire or establish a custom or practice over time through repetition
He developed a habit of exercising regularly.
Ele desenvolveu um hábito de se exercitar regularmente.
NYC Slang
get into the habit
Synonyms
form a habit
acquire a habit
pick up a habit
establish a routine
get into the habit of
Antonyms
break a habit
quit a habit
abandon a habit
discontinue
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desenvolver um hábito
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
pegar um hábito
Colloquial alternative meaning 'to pick up a habit'
Portugal
adquirir um hábito
More formal Portuguese preference
Related Idioms & Phrases
habit of a lifetime
force of habit
creature of habit
break the habit
old habits die hard
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