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nurturing a bond

[ˈnɜːr.tʃər.ɪŋ ə bɒnd]
verb phrase
cultivar um vínculo
1. To care for and strengthen a relationship or emotional connection between people through consistent attention, support, and affection
Nurturing a bond with your children requires time and patience.
Cultivar um vínculo com seus filhos requer tempo e paciência.
2. To develop and maintain a deep emotional or social relationship through intentional effort and care
The couple focused on nurturing a bond that would last a lifetime.
O casal se concentrou em cultivar um vínculo que duraria a vida toda.
Synonyms
building a relationshipstrengthening a connectionfostering a bonddeveloping a relationshipcultivating intimacy
Antonyms
breaking a bondsevering a relationshipneglecting a connectiondamaging a relationship

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cultivar um vínculo
Most common and widely understood
Rio de Janeiro
nutrir uma ligação
Alternative formal usage
São Paulo
fortalecer um laço
Common variant emphasizing strengthening
Portugal
alimentar um vínculo
Preferred European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

building bridges
tying the knot
keeping the flame alive
mending fences
forging a connection
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