intensify support

[ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ səˈpɔrt]
verb phrase
intensificar apoio
1. to increase the strength, degree, or intensity of assistance, backing, or aid provided to someone or something
The government decided to intensify support for small businesses during the economic crisis.
O governo decidiu intensificar o apoio às pequenas empresas durante a crise econômica.
2. to make efforts to help or promote something more vigorous and forceful
We need to intensify support for renewable energy initiatives.
Precisamos intensificar o apoio às iniciativas de energia renovável.
This phrase is commonly used in both business and political contexts in Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese, it frequently appears in government announcements and corporate communications. In the USA, it's prevalent in political discourse and organizational strategy discussions. The phrase reflects a commitment to increasing resources or effort toward a cause or beneficiary.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
strengthen supportincrease supportboost supportenhance assistanceamplify backing
Antonyms / Antônimos
reduce supportweaken supportdiminish supportwithdraw supportdecrease assistance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
intensificar apoio
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
intensificar o apoio
Common in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
potencializar o apoio
Alternative form sometimes used in business contexts
Portugal
intensificar o apoio
Same as Brazilian usage; formal and administrative contexts

Related Words

supportassistreinforcestrengthenpromotebackingaidadvocacy

Related Idioms & Phrases

step up support
ramp up assistance
double down on backing
go the extra mile in supporting
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