increase support

[ɪnˈkris səˈpɔrt]
verb phrase
aumentar o apoio
1. to provide greater assistance, backing, or resources to a person, cause, organization, or initiative
The company decided to increase support for its employees during the pandemic.
A empresa decidiu aumentar o apoio aos seus funcionários durante a pandemia.
2. to strengthen or expand aid, funding, or commitment to a particular program or objective
The government announced plans to increase support for renewable energy projects.
O governo anunciou planos para aumentar o apoio aos projetos de energia renovável.
3. to enhance backing or endorsement from stakeholders, the public, or political figures
The candidate worked to increase support among younger voters.
O candidato trabalhou para aumentar o apoio entre eleitores mais jovens.
In Brazilian business culture, 'aumentar o apoio' is commonly used in corporate communications and policy discussions. In US English, this phrase is prevalent in political campaigns, nonprofit fundraising, and corporate social responsibility initiatives. The phrase reflects modern organizational trends emphasizing stakeholder engagement and resource allocation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
boost supportenhance supportstrengthen backingexpand assistanceamplify aid
Antonyms / Antônimos
decrease supportreduce assistancewithdraw backingdiminish aidlessen support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aumentar o apoio
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
aumentar o apoio / reforçar o suporte
both forms are common; 'suporte' is used for technical contexts
São Paulo
aumentar o apoio / ampliar o suporte
'ampliar' is frequently used in business and governmental contexts
Portugal
aumentar o apoio / reforçar o apoio
'reforçar' is preferred in formal and political discourse

Related Words

financial supportmoral supporttechnical supportpublic backing

Related Idioms & Phrases

lend one's support
throw one's weight behind something
rally support
garner support
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