intensify commitment

[ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ kəˈmɪtmənt]
verb phrase
intensificar o compromisso
1. to make a commitment stronger, more dedicated, or more serious; to increase the level of dedication or obligation
The company decided to intensify its commitment to environmental sustainability.
A empresa decidiu intensificar seu compromisso com a sustentabilidade ambiental.
2. to increase efforts or resolve toward fulfilling a promise or obligation
She intensified her commitment to finishing her degree despite the challenges.
Ela intensificou seu compromisso em terminar sua graduação apesar dos desafios.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'intensify commitment' is commonly used in business, political, and personal development discourse. In Brazil, it reflects cultural values of perseverance (jogo de cintura) and dedication. In the USA, it aligns with the cultural emphasis on individual achievement and goal-oriented behavior. The phrase is frequently used in corporate mission statements, political rhetoric, and personal development coaching.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
strengthen commitmentdeepen commitmentreinforce commitmentenhance dedicationincrease resolve
Antonyms / Antônimos
weaken commitmentdiminish commitmentabandon commitmentreduce dedicationdecrease resolve

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intensificar o compromisso
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
intensificar o compromisso
Common in business and personal contexts
São Paulo
intensificar o compromisso
Widely used in corporate and academic environments
Portugal
intensificar o compromisso / reforçar o compromisso
Both forms used; 'reforçar' slightly more common in European Portuguese

Related Words

commitmentdedicationobligationpledgeresolvedevotion

Related Idioms & Phrases

double down on commitment
step up to the plate
go the extra mile
put one's foot down
raise the bar
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