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inspire improvement
[ɪnˈspaɪər ɪmˈpruːvmənt]
verb phrase
inspirar melhoria
1.
to motivate or encourage someone to make positive changes or enhancements
The new coach's leadership inspired improvement in the team's performance.
A liderança do novo treinador inspirou melhoria no desempenho do time.
2.
to serve as a catalyst for advancement or progress in a particular area
Her success story inspired improvement in community education programs.
Sua história de sucesso inspirou melhoria nos programas de educação comunitária.
Synonyms
motivate enhancement
encourage progress
promote advancement
spur development
catalyze change
Antonyms
discourage progress
hinder improvement
impede development
obstruct advancement
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
inspirar melhoria
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
inspirar melhoria/inspirar aprimoramento
May use 'aprimoramento' for more formal contexts
Portugal
inspirar melhoramento
Portuguese preference for 'melhoramento' over 'melhoria'
Related Idioms & Phrases
light a fire under someone
give someone a shot in the arm
raise the bar
set a new standard
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