foster devotion

[ˈfɔːstər dɪˈvoʊʃən]
verb phrase
cultivar devoção
1. to encourage, nurture, or promote a feeling of deep love, loyalty, or religious commitment in someone
The organization works to foster devotion to environmental conservation among young people.
A organização trabalha para cultivar devoção à conservação ambiental entre os jovens.
2. to create conditions that help develop or strengthen dedication and commitment
Teachers aim to foster devotion to learning in their students.
Os professores buscam cultivar devoção ao aprendizado em seus alunos.
In Brazilian culture, 'cultivar devoção' is frequently used in religious contexts, particularly in Catholic and Evangelical communities where fostering devotion to saints, religious practices, or faith is a central concern. In the USA, the phrase is more commonly used in secular contexts such as education, environmental activism, and organizational leadership to describe building commitment and dedication.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cultivate devotionnurture devotionpromote devotionencourage devotioninspire devotion
Antonyms / Antônimos
discourage devotionundermine devotionsuppress devotiondiminish devotion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cultivar devoção
most common and standard usage
São Paulo
fomentar devoção
more formal alternative used in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
incentivar devoção
colloquial variant emphasizing encouragement
Portugal
promover devoção
European Portuguese preference, slightly more formal

Related Words

dedicationcommitmentloyaltyfaithallegiancepiety

Related Idioms & Phrases

foster a sense of devotion
foster deep devotion
foster religious devotion
foster devotion to a cause
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