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encourage optimism
[ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ ˈɒptɪmɪzəm]
verb phrase
encorajar otimismo
1.
to promote or inspire a positive and hopeful outlook; to foster confidence in a favorable outcome
The manager's speech was designed to encourage optimism among the team members.
O discurso do gerente foi projetado para encorajar otimismo entre os membros da equipe.
2.
to give support or confidence to someone to maintain a positive attitude
The coach tried to encourage optimism despite the team's recent losses.
O treinador tentou encorajar otimismo apesar das perdas recentes do time.
Synonyms
foster hope
inspire confidence
promote positivity
instill hope
boost morale
Antonyms
discourage
promote pessimism
dampen spirits
undermine confidence
foster doubt
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
encorajar otimismo
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
encorajar otimismo
common in business and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
encorajar otimismo
used in casual and formal speech
Portugal
encorajar otimismo
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
look on the bright side
see the glass as half full
keep your chin up
stay positive
keep hope alive
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