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greater assistance

[GRAY-tur uh-SIS-tuns]
noun phrase
maior assistência
1. More substantial or increased help, support, or aid provided to someone or something
The project requires greater assistance from the government to succeed.
O projeto requer maior assistência do governo para ter sucesso.
2. Enhanced level of help or resources compared to previous or current support
Students with disabilities need greater assistance in their studies.
Estudantes com deficiência precisam de maior assistência em seus estudos.
Synonyms
more helpincreased supportenhanced aidadditional assistancemore support
Antonyms
less assistancereduced helpminimal supportdecreased aid

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maior assistência
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
maior assistência
Common in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
maior assistência
Used in formal and informal settings
Portugal
maior apoio
Alternative phrasing preferred in Portugal; 'apoio' often replaces 'assistência'

Related Idioms & Phrases

lend a hand
give someone a hand
go the extra mile
provide support
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