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inspire hope
[ɪnˈspaɪər hoʊp]
verb phrase
inspirar esperança
1.
to fill someone with a feeling of confidence and optimism about the future
The coach's speech inspired hope in the team before the final match.
O discurso do técnico inspirou esperança na equipe antes da final.
2.
to encourage positive feelings or expectations in someone
The new treatment inspired hope among the patients.
O novo tratamento inspirou esperança entre os pacientes.
Synonyms
give hope
instill confidence
encourage optimism
lift spirits
infuse hope
kindle hope
Antonyms
discourage
dishearten
dash hopes
crush spirits
inspire despair
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
inspirar esperança
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
inspirar esperança
standard usage
São Paulo
inspirar esperança
standard usage
Portugal
inspirar esperança
standard usage; can also use 'infundir esperança'
Related Idioms & Phrases
a glimmer of hope
bring hope to someone
kindle hope
restore hope
beacon of hope
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