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enhance development

[ɪnˈhæns dɪˈveləpmənt]
verb phrase
potenciar o desenvolvimento
1. to improve or strengthen the process of growth, progress, or advancement in a particular area
The new infrastructure project will enhance development in the rural regions.
O novo projeto de infraestrutura irá potenciar o desenvolvimento nas regiões rurais.
2. to increase the effectiveness or quality of developmental efforts
Investment in education can enhance development of critical thinking skills.
O investimento em educação pode potenciar o desenvolvimento de habilidades de pensamento crítico.
3. to accelerate or facilitate progress in economic, social, or personal growth
Technology partnerships enhance development opportunities for emerging markets.
Parcerias tecnológicas potenciam oportunidades de desenvolvimento para mercados emergentes.
Synonyms
promote developmentfoster growthaccelerate progressimprove advancementstrengthen expansion
Antonyms
hinder developmentimpede growthobstruct progressinhibit advancementslow expansion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
potenciar o desenvolvimento
most common usage in business and development contexts
Rio de Janeiro
reforçar o desenvolvimento
alternative phrasing emphasizing reinforcement
São Paulo
impulsionar o desenvolvimento
commonly used in corporate and economic discussions
Portugal
potenciar o desenvolvimento
standard usage, similar to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

take development to the next level
unlock potential for growth
turbocharge advancement
catalyze positive change
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