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increase weight
[ɪnˈkris ˈweɪt]
verb phrase
aumentar de peso
1.
to become heavier or to gain additional mass
She started exercising to increase weight in a healthy way.
Ela começou a se exercitar para aumentar de peso de forma saudável.
2.
to add weight or heaviness to something
The construction project will increase weight on the foundation.
O projeto de construção vai aumentar o peso na fundação.
Synonyms
gain weight
put on weight
add weight
become heavier
Antonyms
lose weight
decrease weight
shed weight
slim down
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
aumentar de peso
most common usage
São Paulo
ganhar peso
alternative common expression
Rio de Janeiro
ficar mais pesado
colloquial variation
Portugal
aumentar de peso
standard usage, same as Brazilian
Related Idioms & Phrases
put on the pounds
gain a few pounds
pack on the pounds
bulk up
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