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encourage participation

[en-KUR-ij par-TIS-uh-pay-shun]
verb phrase
encorajar a participação
1. To inspire, motivate, or prompt someone to take part in an activity or process
The teacher tried to encourage participation from all students in the class discussion.
A professora tentou encorajar a participação de todos os alunos na discussão da aula.
2. To create conditions or provide incentives that make involvement more likely
The company uses rewards to encourage participation in team projects.
A empresa usa recompensas para encorajar a participação em projetos de equipe.
Synonyms
promote participationfoster involvementinspire engagementmotivate involvementstimulate participation
Antonyms
discourage participationinhibit involvementprevent participationsuppress engagement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encorajar a participação
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
incentivar a participação
Alternative common in business and corporate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
estimular a participação
Frequently used in educational and social settings
Portugal
encorajar a participação
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

get people on board
bring people to the table
get buy-in
get people involved
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