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kindle hope
[ˈkɪndəl hoʊp]
verb phrase
acender esperança
1.
to inspire or awaken hope; to cause someone to feel hopeful or optimistic about something
The news of her recovery kindled hope in the family.
A notícia da sua recuperação acendeu esperança na família.
2.
to ignite or stimulate a feeling of expectation and desire for a positive outcome
His words kindled hope for a better future.
Suas palavras acenderam esperança por um futuro melhor.
Synonyms
inspire hope
awaken hope
arouse hope
spark hope
foster hope
nurture hope
Antonyms
extinguish hope
crush hope
destroy hope
dampen hope
snuff out hope
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
acender esperança
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
acender esperança
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
acender esperança
standard usage
Portugal
acender a esperança
may include definite article; also 'inflamar esperança'
Related Idioms & Phrases
a glimmer of hope
light at the end of the tunnel
hope springs eternal
kindle a flame
spark of hope
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