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promote hopefulness

[prəˈmoʊt ˈhoʊpfəlnəs]
verb phrase
promover esperança / fomentar otimismo
1. to encourage, support, or advance a feeling of hope and positive expectation
The coach's inspiring speech helped promote hopefulness among the struggling team.
O discurso inspirador do treinador ajudou a promover esperança entre o time em dificuldades.
2. to actively work towards creating an optimistic outlook or positive attitude
Social programs aim to promote hopefulness in disadvantaged communities.
Programas sociais visam fomentar otimismo nas comunidades desfavorecidas.
Synonyms
foster optimismencourage hopeinstill confidenceinspire positivityadvance optimism
Antonyms
promote despairfoster pessimismdiscourage hopeinstill doubtdampen spirits

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
promover esperança / fomentar otimismo
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
incentivar esperança
Alternative phrasing emphasizing encouragement
Rio de Janeiro
estimular esperança
Variant emphasizing stimulation of hope
Portugal
promover esperança / alimentar otimismo
Portuguese European variant; 'alimentar' (to feed/nurture) is common

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep hope alive
look on the bright side
keep your chin up
see the glass as half full
spread positive vibes
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