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reinforce itself

[/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrs ɪtˈsɛlf/]
verb phrase
reforçar-se
1. to become stronger or more established through self-sustaining processes; to strengthen oneself through its own mechanisms
The positive feedback loop will reinforce itself over time.
O ciclo de retroalimentação positiva se reforçará ao longo do tempo.
2. to gain additional strength or support through its own actions or effects
Bad habits reinforce themselves when you repeat them daily.
Os maus hábitos se reforçam quando você os repete diariamente.
Synonyms
strengthen itselfintensify itselfperpetuate itselfbecome entrenched
Antonyms
weaken itselfdiminish itselfundermine itself

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reforçar-se
standard usage, most common form
São Paulo
reforçar-se
same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
reforçar-se
same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
reforçar-se
identical to Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

vicious cycle / ciclo vicioso
self-perpetuating mechanism / mecanismo autoperpetuante
positive feedback loop / ciclo de retroalimentação positiva
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