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maintain enthusiasm

[meɪnˈteɪn ɪnˈθuːziæzəm]
verb phrase
manter o entusiasmo
1. to keep or preserve a feeling of keen interest, excitement, or eagerness about something
It's important to maintain enthusiasm throughout the project to ensure its success.
É importante manter o entusiasmo durante todo o projeto para garantir seu sucesso.
2. to continue being enthusiastic despite challenges or setbacks
The team worked hard to maintain enthusiasm even after the initial failure.
A equipe trabalhou duro para manter o entusiasmo mesmo após o fracasso inicial.
Synonyms
keep enthusiasm alivepreserve enthusiasmsustain enthusiasmkeep up enthusiasmretain enthusiasm
Antonyms
lose enthusiasmdampen enthusiasmdiminish enthusiasmabandon enthusiasm

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter o entusiasmo
most commonly used form
Rio de Janeiro
manter o entusiasmo
standard usage
São Paulo
manter o entusiasmo
standard usage, may also use 'conservar o entusiasmo'
Portugal
manter o entusiasmo
standard usage, also 'conservar o entusiasmo' is acceptable

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the fire burning
stay fired up
keep one's spirits up
manter a chama acesa
manter os espíritos elevados
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