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nurture self-esteem

[ˈnɜːr.tʃər ˌself.əˈstem]
verb phrase
cultivar a autoestima
1. to encourage and develop a person's confidence and positive self-regard through care, support, and positive reinforcement
Parents should nurture self-esteem in their children by praising their efforts and accomplishments.
Os pais devem cultivar a autoestima dos seus filhos elogiando seus esforços e conquistas.
2. to foster a healthy sense of self-worth and personal value
Teachers play a crucial role in nurturing self-esteem among students.
Os professores desempenham um papel crucial em cultivar a autoestima entre os alunos.
Synonyms
build self-confidencefoster self-worthdevelop positive self-imagepromote self-respectstrengthen self-confidence
Antonyms
diminish self-esteemundermine confidenceerode self-worthdamage self-imagelower self-respect

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cultivar a autoestima
most common usage in Brazil
Brazil
alimentar a autoestima
alternative phrasing, less formal
Portugal
promover a autoestima
commonly used in Portuguese education contexts
Portugal
fomentar a confiança em si mesmo
alternative expression emphasizing self-confidence

Related Idioms & Phrases

build someone up
give someone a confidence boost
believe in oneself
think highly of oneself
feel good about oneself
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