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improve relations

[ɪmˈpruːv rɪˈleɪʃənz]
verb phrase
melhorar relações
1. To make diplomatic, personal, or professional relationships better; to strengthen ties between parties
The two countries signed a trade agreement to improve relations.
Os dois países assinaram um acordo comercial para melhorar relações.
2. To reduce tensions and foster better understanding between individuals or groups
The mediator worked to improve relations between the conflicting parties.
O mediador trabalhou para melhorar as relações entre as partes em conflito.
Synonyms
strengthen tiesenhance relationsfoster better understandingbuild bridgespatch things upaprimorar relaçõesfortalecer laços
Antonyms
deteriorate relationsstrain relationsworsen tiescreate tensionspiorar relaçõesprejudicar relações

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
melhorar relações
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
melhorar relações
Standard usage
São Paulo
melhorar relações
Standard usage, often in business contexts
Portugal
melhorar as relações
Slightly more formal with definite article

Related Idioms & Phrases

bury the hatchet
extend an olive branch
make peace
turn over a new leaf
let bygones be bygones
estender um ramo de oliveira
fazer as pazes
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