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extension of aid

[/ɪkˈstɛnʃən əv eɪd/]
noun phrasepl: extensions of aid
extensão de ajuda
1. The act of prolonging, expanding, or continuing assistance, support, or relief to individuals, organizations, or nations
The government announced an extension of aid to disaster victims.
O governo anunciou uma extensão de ajuda às vítimas do desastre.
2. The provision of additional or renewed financial, humanitarian, or technical support
The extension of aid to developing countries aims to reduce poverty.
A extensão de ajuda aos países em desenvolvimento visa reduzir a pobreza.
Synonyms
continuation of assistanceprolongation of supportexpansion of aidadditional assistancerenewed support
Antonyms
withdrawal of aidtermination of assistancecessation of support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
extensão de ajuda
Most common usage in formal and official contexts
São Paulo
prorrogação de assistência
Alternative formal term used in legal and administrative documents
Portugal
prolongamento da ajuda
Preferred term in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
ampliação de auxílio
Alternative when emphasis is on expanding rather than prolonging

Related Idioms & Phrases

extend a helping hand
lend a hand
come to someone's aid
provide relief
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