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raise expectations
[/reɪz ɪkˈspɛktəʃənz/]
verb phrase
elevar as expectativas
1.
to cause someone to hope for or anticipate something greater or better than before
The new CEO's promises raised expectations for company growth.
As promessas do novo CEO elevaram as expectativas de crescimento da empresa.
2.
to increase the standard or level that people expect or require
This award-winning performance raised expectations for future productions.
Esta apresentação premiada elevou as expectativas para produções futuras.
Synonyms
increase expectations
heighten expectations
boost hopes
create optimism
encourage anticipation
Antonyms
lower expectations
reduce expectations
dampen hopes
diminish anticipation
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
elevar as expectativas
most common usage
São Paulo
aumentar as expectativas
alternative phrasing
Portugal
elevar as expectativas
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
set the bar high
raise the bar
live up to expectations
exceed expectations
fall short of expectations
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