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foster relationship

[ˈfɔːstər rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp]
noun/verb phrasepl: foster relationships
cultivar relacionamento / fomentar relação
1. to actively encourage and develop a relationship between people or groups; to nurture a connection
The company works to foster relationships with its clients through regular communication.
A empresa trabalha para cultivar relacionamentos com seus clientes através de comunicação regular.
2. to create conditions that allow a relationship to grow and strengthen
Teachers foster relationships with students by showing genuine interest in their progress.
Os professores fomentam relacionamentos com alunos demonstrando interesse genuíno no progresso deles.
Synonyms
develop relationshipnurture relationshipbuild relationshipstrengthen relationshipcultivate connection
Antonyms
damage relationshipharm relationshipweaken relationshipdeteriorate relationship

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cultivar relacionamento / fomentar relação
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
desenvolver relacionamento
business context preference
Portugal
fomentar relação / cultivar relacionamento
equally used in formal and informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

build bridges
break the ice
lay the groundwork
establish common ground
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