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set softly
[set ˈsɔftli]
verb phrase
pousar suavemente
1.
to place or position something gently and carefully with minimal force or noise
She set the vase softly on the shelf.
Ela pousou o vaso suavemente na prateleira.
2.
to lower or deposit something delicately without disturbing surroundings
He set the baby softly in the crib.
Ele deitou o bebê suavemente no berço.
Synonyms
place gently
put down carefully
lower softly
settle gently
deposit delicately
Antonyms
throw
drop
slam
crash
place roughly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
pousar suavemente
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
botar com cuidado
informal alternative
São Paulo
colocar delicadamente
more formal usage
Portugal
pousar com cuidado
standard European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
set down gently
place with a light hand
handle with care
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