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expand the divide

[ɪkˈspænd ðə dɪˈvaɪd]
verb phrase
ampliar a divisão
1. to make a gap, separation, or disagreement between two groups, ideas, or entities larger or more pronounced
Political polarization continues to expand the divide between rural and urban communities.
A polarização política continua a ampliar a divisão entre comunidades rurais e urbanas.
2. to increase the disparity or difference in circumstances, beliefs, or status between parties
Economic policies that favor the wealthy expand the divide between rich and poor.
Políticas econômicas que favorecem os ricos ampliam a divisão entre ricos e pobres.
Synonyms
widen the gapdeepen the divideincrease the splitmagnify the separationamplify the rift
Antonyms
bridge the divideclose the gapnarrow the divideunitereconcile

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ampliar a divisão
common usage in media and discourse
Rio de Janeiro
aumentar a divisão
alternative usage
São Paulo
ampliar o abismo
more figurative variation
Portugal
aumentar o fosso
common European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

bridge the divide
the great divide
a house divided against itself
cross the divide
widen the gap
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