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develop self-respect

[dɪˈvɛləp ˈsɛlfˌrɪˈspɛkt]
verb phrase
desenvolver auto-respeito
1. to cultivate or build a sense of personal dignity, confidence, and positive self-regard
Through therapy, she began to develop self-respect after years of self-doubt.
Através da terapia, ela começou a desenvolver auto-respeito após anos de dúvida própria.
2. to earn or establish a sense of personal worth and esteem
He had to develop self-respect by setting boundaries and prioritizing his own needs.
Ele teve que desenvolver auto-respeito estabelecendo limites e priorizando suas próprias necessidades.
Synonyms
build self-esteemgain confidencecultivate dignitystrengthen self-worthestablish self-regard
Antonyms
lose self-respectdiminish self-esteemundermine confidencedamage self-worth

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolver auto-respeito
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
desenvolver autoestima
Often used interchangeably with auto-respeito
Portugal
desenvolver auto-respeito
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

hold one's head high
stand tall
find one's footing
regain one's composure
believe in oneself
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