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express support

[ɪkˈspres səˈpɔrt]
verb phrase
expressar apoio
1. To clearly and directly communicate one's backing, approval, or assistance for a person, cause, or idea
The mayor decided to express support for the new community center project.
O prefeito decidiu expressar apoio ao projeto do novo centro comunitário.
2. To make one's support known publicly or explicitly
Several celebrities expressed support for the charity fundraiser.
Várias celebridades expressaram apoio ao evento de arrecadação de fundos para a caridade.
Synonyms
show supportvoice supportdemonstrate supportdeclare supportmanifest supportendorse
Antonyms
express oppositionexpress disagreementwithdraw supportdenounce

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expressar apoio
Most common and widely used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
manifestar apoio
Alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
expressar apoio
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw one's weight behind
stand by someone
rally around
give one's backing to
put one's stamp of approval on
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