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reinforce belief

[ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrs bɪˈliːf]
verb phrase
reforçar crença
1. to strengthen or support an existing belief, conviction, or idea by providing additional evidence, experience, or confirmation
The recent study helped reinforce belief in the effectiveness of the treatment.
O estudo recente ajudou a reforçar a crença na eficácia do tratamento.
2. to make someone more confident or certain about what they already believe
Personal success stories reinforce belief in the program's potential.
Histórias de sucesso pessoal reforçam a crença no potencial do programa.
Synonyms
strengthen beliefsolidify beliefconfirm beliefsupport beliefaffirm beliefconsolidate belief
Antonyms
weaken beliefundermine beliefchallenge beliefrefute beliefcontradict beliefdisprove belief

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reforçar crença
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
reforçar crença
commonly used in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
reforçar crença
standard usage
Portugal
reforçar a crença
more formal, with definite article commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

reinforce one's beliefs
reinforce a conviction
reinforce confidence
strengthen the faith
cement a belief
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