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enlarge the disparity

[ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ ðə dɪˈspærəti]
verb phrase
ampliar a disparidade
1. to increase or make larger the difference or inequality between two or more things, groups, or quantities
The new policy will enlarge the disparity between rich and poor communities.
A nova política vai ampliar a disparidade entre as comunidades ricas e pobres.
2. to make a gap or inequality more pronounced or significant
These measures enlarge the disparity in educational opportunities.
Essas medidas ampliam a disparidade nas oportunidades educacionais.
Synonyms
increase the gapwiden the disparityexacerbate the inequalitymagnify the differencedeepen the divide
Antonyms
reduce the disparitynarrow the gapdecrease the inequalityclose the divideminimize the difference

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ampliar a disparidade
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
aumentar a disparidade
alternative common usage in São Paulo region
Portugal
aumentar a disparidade
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

widen the chasm
grow the divide
make the gap bigger
deepen inequality
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