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establish a habit
[ɪˈstæblɪʃ ə ˈhæbɪt]
verb phrase
estabelecer um hábito
1.
to create and maintain a regular pattern of behavior or action that becomes automatic over time
She established a habit of exercising every morning.
Ela estabeleceu o hábito de fazer exercício todas as manhãs.
2.
to develop a routine or custom through consistent repetition
It takes about 21 days to establish a habit.
Leva cerca de 21 dias para estabelecer um hábito.
Synonyms
develop a habit
form a habit
create a routine
build a habit
cultivate a habit
adopt a habit
Antonyms
break a habit
abandon a habit
discontinue a habit
eliminate a habit
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
estabelecer um hábito
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
criar um hábito
alternative phrasing commonly used
Rio de Janeiro
pegar no jeito
colloquial alternative meaning to get into the habit
Portugal
estabelecer um hábito
formal usage; also 'criar hábito' in informal speech
Related Idioms & Phrases
old habits die hard
make a habit of something
creature of habit
force of habit
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