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gather support

[ˈɡæðər səˈpɔːrt]
verb phrase
angariar apoio
1. To collect or accumulate support from people; to gain backing or endorsement for a cause, idea, or person
The candidate worked hard to gather support from voters in rural areas.
O candidato trabalhou arduamente para angariar apoio dos eleitores em áreas rurais.
2. To convince people to support or agree with something
The activist organization gathered support for the environmental initiative.
A organização ativista angariou apoio para a iniciativa ambiental.
Synonyms
gain supportbuild supportwin supportsecure backingattract supportersdrum up support
Antonyms
lose supportalienate supportersundermine support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
angariar apoio
Most common and formal usage
General Brazilian
conquistar apoio
Alternative, slightly less formal
Portugal
angariar apoio
Standard usage in Portugal
General Brazilian
juntar apoio
Informal, colloquial usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

rally support
mobilize support
build a coalition
get people on board
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