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sharpen abilities
[/ˈʃɑːrpən əˈbɪlɪtiz/]
verb phrase
aprimorar habilidades
1.
to improve and refine one's skills or competencies through practice and dedication
She decided to sharpen her abilities in public speaking by taking a course.
Ela decidiu aprimorar suas habilidades em oratória fazendo um curso.
2.
to make one's existing skills more effective and precise
Athletes sharpen their abilities during training camp.
Os atletas aprimoram suas habilidades durante o acampamento de treinamento.
Synonyms
improve skills
enhance abilities
refine talents
develop competencies
polish skills
Antonyms
dull abilities
neglect skills
weaken competencies
deteriorate abilities
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
aprimorar habilidades
most common and widely used expression
São Paulo
aperfeiçoar habilidades
alternative preferred in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
melhorar as habilidades
more colloquial usage
Portugal
aprimorar competências
formal usage, often in professional contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
polish one's skills
hone one's craft
get better at something
work on one's game
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